Julian Ward set for Liverpool sporting director return

Liverpool are turning back to a familiar face to fill one of the biggest jobs at Anfield.

What happened. Liverpool are set to appoint Julian Ward as their new sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes. Ward has already worked at Anfield and returns to a lengthy to-do list.

• Ward, 45, previously worked at Anfield before this return
• He steps in as Richard Hughes' replacement
• The job comes with a lengthy list of tasks awaiting him

Ward inherits a packed agenda at Anfield, with Virgil van Dijk's situation among the issues flagged.

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