Former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards could potentially make a surprising return to the club amidst the shakeup following Jurgen Klopp's impending departure, according to reports.

Klopp's announcement of his departure at the end of the season has triggered significant changes within the Liverpool hierarchy, prompting the need to fill various backroom roles. Coaches Pep Lijnders, Peter Krawietz, and Vitor Matos are set to depart, necessitating a comprehensive overhaul at Anfield. Additionally, sporting director Jorg Schmadtke, who assumed the role last summer, is also slated to leave the club at the end of the current transfer window.

Liverpool has been linked with the potential appointment of a new sporting director, with Bournemouth's Richard Hughes mentioned as a candidate. However, the Daily Mail suggests that this could present an "ideal opportunity" to entice Edwards back to Anfield. Edwards boasts a distinguished tenure at Liverpool, serving as head of analytics before ascending to the role of the club's first-ever sporting director in 2016. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in securing key signings such as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson Becker, while also orchestrating lucrative departures like Philippe Coutinho.

Despite currently being engaged with the data consultancy Ludonautics, which he established, Edwards is reportedly open to a potential return to Liverpool in a new capacity within the club's revamped structure. While he may not pursue a traditional sporting director role, Liverpool could explore the possibility of carving out a bespoke position for him.

Moreover, Edwards has also been linked to potential involvement in the new era at Manchester United under Sir Jim Radcliffe's INEOS operation. As Liverpool braces for a period of transition upon Klopp's departure, the prospect of Edwards returning could provide a stabilizing influence to help steer the club towards a secure future.