Monaco sporting director Paul Mitchell was at Anfield for Liverpool’s game against Southampton earlier in the season, according to Jacque Talbot. The football journalist has stated that Mitchell is one of the front runners to take over from Julian Ward.
Ward is created with a number of transfers including Cody Gakpo’s transfer which Ward reportedly spent Christmas day concluding.
Mitchell is an ex-professional footballer who spent time at Manchester City in his youth days.
He played for a number of clubs including Wigan Athletic, he retired at just 27.
He was involved in roles at Tottenham, Southampton, and Leipzig in the past. He is credited with helping develop players like Christopher Nkunku, Dani Olmo, and Patrik Schick.
He was previously linked with the Manchester United role. Julian Ward will leave at the end of the season after just one season in the role. He replaced Michael Edwards who was seen by many as the mastermind behind Liverpool’s shrewd purchases during his time at the club.
Mauricio Pochettino worked with Mitchell at Southampton and the two reunited at Tottenham. Mitchell reportedly quit after becoming frustrated with Tottenham’s transfer policy.
On Mitchell leaving Pochettino expressed his disappointment:
“It is his personal choice. We have a relationship from Southampton and I feel very disappointed. When a person makes a decision and it is personal, what can I do?”
Have heard Paul Mitchell was at Anfield for the game against Southampton before the World Cup. AS Monaco sports director believed to be one of the front-runners for the role at Liverpool.
— Jacque Talbot (@jac_talbot) January 27, 2023
