Chelsea ‘suffer a major blow in their pursuit of a new sporting director, as former Liverpool transfer chief Michael Edwards turns down the job’ to take a year-long break after ending 11-year Anfield stay this summer
- Former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards has ruled out Chelsea move
- Blues owner Todd Boehly has been on the trail of Edwards since leaving Anfield
- Edwards forged his respected reputation at Liverpool as an expert negotiator
Former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards has reportedly ruled out a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea, dealing the Blues a major blow.
Todd Boehly has been on the trail of Edwards since he left Anfield at the end of last season, as he searches for the best way to fill the void left by Marina Granovskaia’s exit.
New co-owner Boehly has boldly shouldered the responsibility of leading Chelsea’s hectic summer of transfer business, with head coach Thomas Tuchel also playing an active role.
Chelsea suffer a blow in their pursuit of former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards
Todd Boehly has been on the trail of Edwards since he left Anfield at the end of last season
Edwards forged his reputation at Liverpool as an expert negotiator and clinical closer of deals, at the head of a team blending data and eyes-in-the-stand scouting operations with the demands of manager Jurgen Klopp and the club’s financial limitations.
After their success in recent years and huge signings that have paid off, it is little wonder he figured so prominently on Boehly’s list.
It has, however, now believed that Chelsea will need to look elsewhere, as Edwards has turned down the potential opportunity, according to The Athletic.
The same report suggests that Edwards, who joined The Reds in November 2011 following two years at Tottenham, informed Chelsea of his intention to take a break for up to a year to refresh and recharge, so stepping into such a role is not on his agenda for now.
They will now have to turn their attentions elsewhere and ideally get someone in before the transfer window closes.
Tuchel and Boehly will remain in control for the time being, in what has been a busy window so far, and will continue to be.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel and Boehly will remain…