Pedro Marques, the current technical director of Benfica, has reportedly caught the eye of Liverpool. According to reports, Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, began planning a new organizational structure upon Michael Edwards’ arrival at the club. Marques’ exceptional work at Benfica makes him a desirable addition to Liverpool’s team.
Earlier this week, Michael Edwards returned to Liverpool to take on the role of chief executive officer for football at the age of 44. He will be responsible for both Liverpool and another club he helps purchase and oversee. Marques is expected to be hired by FSG to assist with talent acquisition on a global scale as the technical director.
The Reds want Pedro Marques
The relationship between Marques and Liverpool began to develop in 2022 when Liverpool’s former sports director, Julian Ward, met with Benfica representatives during Darwin Nunez’s transfer. It is rumored that Richard Hughes will soon be appointed as Liverpool’s next sports director. Liverpool’s pursuit of a new manager before the season ends indicates they are preparing for Jurgen Klopp’s departure. Klopp has expressed his intention to take a summer break from management, leaving a void that will be challenging to fill. Xabi Alonso, a former Liverpool midfielder, is a possible candidate to replace him.
Michael Edwards’ return will delight Liverpool supporters, as FSG quietly strengthens the club’s infrastructure in preparation for Klopp’s exit. Marques will likely be tempted by the opportunity to join a global powerhouse like Liverpool, and it will be intriguing to see how he performs in the coming seasons.
Arsenal And Liverpool Fight For The €50m Egyptian Hitman
In the upcoming summer transfer window, Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly eyeing Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush for their squads. According to reports from Bild via Sport Witness, the Premier League giants are looking to bolster their attacking options, with Eintracht Frankfurt placing a €50 million price tag on the 21-goal striker.
As the transfer window approaches, competition for top strikers is expected to intensify, with Europe’s elite clubs seeking to strengthen their forward lines with players who have impressive statistics from the current season.
Liverpool, despite Darwin Nunez’s presence as their main centre forward, are exploring new options to diversify their attacking strategy. Recent reports suggest that they are considering RB Leipzig’s Lois Openda and other players to add depth to their squad.
Meanwhile, Arsenal, despite being linked with top strikers like Victor Osimhen, remain interested in Marmoush. The Egyptian forward, who has been a standout performer for Eintracht Frankfurt, is seen as a viable target for both Liverpool and Arsenal due to his impressive goal-scoring record this season.
Frankfurt’s asking price of €50 million reflects their willingness to negotiate for Marmoush, who is reportedly keen on a move to the Premier League. With Marmoush’s contract running until 2027, Frankfurt holds a strong bargaining position in any potential deal.
In addition to Marmoush, Arsenal is also reportedly interested in other strikers such as Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP and Ivan Toney of Brentford. However, the Gunners may be hesitant to pursue Toney due to Brentford’s high valuation of £100 million.
While Liverpool is not expected to make major moves in the transfer market, they may prioritise signing a new centre forward if Mohamed Salah decides to leave the club. This could lead to a reshuffling of the squad, with Liverpool seeking to maintain their attacking prowess in Salah’s absence.
