Liverpool are preparing a move for Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes as the club looks for changes in the background.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool is eyeing a move for Bayer Leverkusen Sporting Director Simon Rolfes and is looking to add the 42-year-old to the club. The move may get a favourable reception, considering the Reds are keen on a top-draw sporting director and their pursuit of Xabi Alonso.
Liverpool eye Simon Rolfes
Liverpool are preparing for massive changes in the background with regard to the manager and is also keen to add a sporting director. The latter position was taken up by Jorg Schmadtke last summer, although he was only on a short-term deal, which concluded at the end of the January window.
Liverpool never thought of Schmadtke as a long-term option, although his work in the last two windows has been good. Now, with Jurgen Klopp about to leave the club, the club needs someone with a long-term planning mindset who would help create another big project at Anfield.
They have sights on Tim Steidten, although West Ham are eager to put up a fight in a bid to keep him at the London Stadium. Now, Bayer Leverkusen’s Simon Rolfes has emerged as a target for Liverpool, as the 42-year-old has a tremendous work record with the Bundesliga side.
The idea of Rolfes is a progressive move, although Liverpool will have to work hard to convince Leverkusen to let the 42-year-old leave. He might be open to the idea, as there’s the chance to follow Xabi Alonso to Anfield in the summer and continue their excellent work together, only at a different club and level.
Rolfes is not the only Leverkusen man Liverpool want
As it is public knowledge by now, Liverpool considers Xabi Alonso their favourite target to replace Klopp in the managerial dugout when the German departs. The Spaniard has done an admiring job at Leverkusen, keeping them firmly ahead in the Bundesliga title challenge and going unbeaten so far this season.
With the links to Rolfes now, Liverpool plans to acquire the high-profile dupo from Leverkusen to build a top-class project at Anfield from next season onwards.
