Swan dusts off plan to approach Kelly for third round Doomai

Doomai Liverpool may make a third attempt to sign Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly following the appointment of Richard Hughes as new director. Doomai

The Liverpool Echo reported on the appointment of Hughes as Liverpool’s new sporting director on Wednesday. It could cause the club to turn to their original target again: Kelly, the English center back of Bournemouth. ( Doomai  )

Hughes, 44, has announced his departure from his position as Bournemouth’s technical director at the end of the 2023-24 season, ending his work behind the scenes at the Vitality Stadium since retiring 10 years ago. and will start a new job with Liverpool from June 1 onwards.

Kelly is considered one of Hughes’ best signings, having joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2019, so it’s hoped the 25-year-old defender will be the right fit. Pulled to work at Anfield in the 2024-25 season.

Hughes’ first task will be to select and appoint a new manager to replace Jurgen Klopp, who leaves the club at the end of this season. Along with reinforcement plans, Head of Recruitment Dave Fallows and Chief Scout Barry Hunter are continuing to work on the team. After the short tenure of Jörg Schmadtke ended.

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