Fresh reports from Italy suggest Michael Edwards is now viewed as a serious candidate to become the new CEO of AC Milan.
And honestly, the reaction among many Liverpool supporters has been mixed.
Because while Edwards remains hugely respected for helping build Liverpool’s title-winning side, there is also a growing section of the fanbase who now want major changes behind the scenes too.
Including Edwards himself and Richard Hughes.
During his original spell at Liverpool, Edwards played a major role in constructing the team that won:
- The Premier League
- The UEFA Champions League
- The FA Cup
- League Cup
- Club World Cup
alongside Jürgen Klopp.
His recruitment model transformed Liverpool into one of Europe’s elite clubs again.
That legacy will always be respected.
But football moves quickly.
And right now many supporters no longer feel confident about the direction Liverpool are heading under the current leadership structure.
Especially after such a disastrous and emotionally draining season.
Supporters have become increasingly frustrated with:
- The lack of squad depth
- Poor transfer planning
- Contract uncertainty
- Passive football
- Weak midfield balance
- And the growing emotional disconnect around the club
As a result, some fans now believe major changes are needed not just on the pitch — but behind the scenes too.
The criticism toward Richard Hughes in particular has intensified massively over recent months.
Many supporters simply do not believe Liverpool’s squad building has been aggressive enough or coherent enough during this transition period.
And while Edwards still carries enormous goodwill from the Klopp era, some fans also feel the club’s overall football structure now looks uncertain and directionless.
That is why reports linking Edwards with Milan have created such divided reactions.
Some supporters fear losing one of the greatest sporting directors Liverpool ever had.
Others feel a fresh reset throughout the football operation may now actually be necessary.
It is also no surprise that Milan are interested.
Edwards’ reputation across Europe remains elite.
His ability to combine data recruitment, financial efficiency and elite-level squad building changed modern football recruitment models entirely.
Players like:
- Mohamed Salah
- Sadio Mané
- Virgil van Dijk
- Alisson Becker
- Andy Robertson
became symbols of Liverpool’s greatest modern era.
But the current mood around Liverpool feels very different now.
Supporters are worried.
Confused.
And increasingly frustrated by what they see happening around the football club.
The idea of Edwards potentially leaving only adds another layer of uncertainty during a summer already expected to bring huge changes.
And whether fans still fully trust the people currently leading Liverpool forward is becoming a bigger question with every passing week.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
Liverpool are on the way to being a mid-level Premiership team with the ghost of relegation fighting looming in the shadows. No way if I were a player would I entertain playing for Slot.