Liverpool cult hero Erik Meijer expects Jorg Schmadtke to repeat the transfer tricks which saw Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah join Liverpool in a perfect fit for Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds are reportedly close to bringing Schmadtke to the club to become their new sporting director, with Julian Ward departing after just 12 months having succeeded Michael Edwards last summer. This season has been a tough one for Liverpool as Klopp's men look unlikely to qualify for the Champions League and without silverware.
The Reds have been left trailing and their squad needs some serious investment in the summer, particularly with six players out of contract, but their success under Klopp has not necessarily been built on big-name signings. Players such as Salah and Mane arrived without huge fanfare but both went on to become serial winners at the club.
