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‘Michael Edwards to land huge pay rise after sensational Liverpool deal agreed’
James Murray
James Murray
Fri 30 May 2025 13:23, UK
Liverpool chief Michael Edwards has boosted his stock after agreeing a sensational deal at Anfield.
The 44-year-old first joined the Merseyside giants in 2011 and became sporting director in 2016 before leaving in the summer of 2022.
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However, Liverpool’s owners – Fenway Sports Group (FSG) – appointed Edwards as its chief executive of football last year, with the offer including him helping to identify and manage a second club.
GiveMeSport reported on 20 May the FSG chief has now been approached by Al-Hilal to discuss taking up a senior role at the club.
It said Edwards is happy in his current position, but he has shown a desire to engage and discuss a potential role for the future with the Saudi Pro League side.
Finance expert Stefan Borson told Football Insider Edwards has likely been offered an “extraordinary” deal to join Al-Hilal.
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Liverpool agree £10m Trent Alexander-Arnold deal
Edwards is clearly an important figure at Anfield and is part of FSG’s long-term plans within the sport.
It has been revealed he has been leading the negotiations alongside sporting director Richard Hughes over a payment for Trent Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid early this summer.
Liverpool have now agreed a deal worth £8.4million with the Spanish giants for the England international to join them on 1 June.
The Premier League champions view the agreement as being worth closer to £10million as Real Madrid will also pay the 26-year-old’s salary for June, with his deal at Anfield originally set to expire on 30 June.
It now means Alexander-Arnold will be able to play for the La Liga side at the upcoming Club World Cup, which begins on 15 June and ends on 13 July.
Liverpool to offer Michael Edwards lucrative deal
It is an incredible piece of business from Edwards and Richard Hughes to get close to £10million out of Real Madrid for Alexander-Arnold.
The Spanish side’s first offer was believed to be worth around £850,000, so it’s a huge uplift on the initial expectations for the deal.
Edwards has proven in these negotiations he is someone FSG needs to keep around as part of the efforts to continue Liverpool’s progress and start its multi-club model.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Boston-based firm now offer him a new deal and a significant pay rise to tie down his long-term future.
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Abdoulaye Doucoure reacts to Lucas Digne amid Aston Villa exit talk
Edward Bazeley
Edward Bazeley
Mon 23 June 2025 16:26, UK
Abdoulaye Doucoure has reacted to Lucas Digne’s message amid the left-back’s links to an Aston Villa exit.
After joining from Watford back in 2020, Doucoure announced his Everton exit this summer, having scored three Premier League goals last term.
The Mali international played alongside Digne in Merseyside before the France international moved to Villa in 2022.
Meanwhile, Football Insider have exclusively revealed that Digne has opened talks with Atletico Madrid ahead of a potential move to the Spanish capital.
Digne could leave Villa this summer (Credit: Imago)
Doucoure reacts to Digne’s post amid Atletico Madrid transfer news
Digne proved his worth last term by helping Aston Villa reach the Champions League quarter-finals and the FA Cup semi-finals.
But the defender’s performances have not gone unnoticed, amid the interest from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid.
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Meanwhile, taking to Instagram [23 June], Digne shared a photo of himself relaxing during the post-season break.
The post attracted a like from former Everton teammate Doucoure.
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Ian Maatsen is ready to replace Digne at Aston Villa
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Digne has once again proven himself as a key player for Unai Emery’s men by making 32 Premier League appearances last term, producing four assists in the process.
Lucas Digne stats Premier League 2024/25
Appearances 32
Goals 0
Assists 4
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The France international’s potential exit would hurt the West Midlands club, but fellow left-back Ian Maatsen could be a worthy replacement for the former Everton man.
Thanks to Digne’s presence, Maatsen made just 10 Premier League starts last term, albeit he made a further 19 top-flight outings as a substitute.
But the former Chelsea man showed his class when he reached the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund in 2024, and has helped the Netherlands progress to the semi-finals of this summer’s Under-21 Euros.
Maatsen has a big opportunity to shine when the Netherlands take on Lee Carsley’s England side on Wednesday, 25 June, while he should enjoy plenty of first-team minutes at Villa next season if Digne leaves.
Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho has been tipped to join Emery’s side in a Villa News exclusive.
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