Liverpool are hopeful of announcing Jorg Schmadtke as their new sporting director imminently as the German gets set to fly into Merseyside to conclude talks this week.
Schmadtke emerged as the No.1 target to replace the departing Julian Ward earlier this month as the current incumbent of the sporting director position prepares to walk away from the club after over a decade in a number of different roles.
The ECHO understands Schmadtke is due to fly into the region towards the end of this week to iron out the final details of what is likely to be a short-term arrangement that will have the potential to extend if suitable for all parties.
