Liverpool’s new sporting director, Jorg Schmadtke, is eyeing up Wolfsburg’s centre-back Micky van de Ven as one of his first potential signings. Liverpool has agreed on a three-month agreement with Schmadtke, who is set to replace Julian Ward, but the 59-year-old could be announced as a ‘football consultant.’ Schmadtke will work closely with Jurgen Klopp in what looks set to be a vital transfer window for the Reds.
One of Schmadtke’s top priorities is to overhaul Liverpool’s midfield, and the club is already pursuing Brighton’s Aleix Mac Allister and Chelsea’s Mason Mount. Plus, Ryan Gravenberch is reportedly pushing for a move to Merseyside from Bayern Munich. Liverpool will sit down with Schmadtke after the summer window, at which point they may decide to officially announce him as the club’s sporting director, although they are still on the lookout for other options.
Schmadtke has extensive connections in Germany, so Liverpool is likely to focus on that market to improve the squad. Moreover, to upgrade the team’s defense, sources suggest that promising Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven could be one of the new recruits. The 22-year-old is one of the Bundesliga’s most sought-after defenders, and Liverpool is one of the clubs reported to be tracking him.
Van de Ven is also known for his impressive speed. According to Football Talent Scout, he is the defender with the quickest sprint in the Bundesliga this season at 35.87 km/h. Liverpool fans can expect a lot from Schmadtke, says ex-Red Dietmar Hamann. “He won’t be taken for a ride,” he says. “He’s a very capable man, but it’s a big job because in a short space of time, you need to bring players in.”
Liverpool needs to compete with the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle, Real Madrid, and Barcelona for the best players to strengthen their squad. But Liverpool remains an attractive option for many players, and Schmadtke is an experienced football executive capable of getting deals over the line.
In conclusion, Liverpool’s new sporting director, Schmadtke, could significantly improve the squad by focusing on the German market, with Van de Ven being a potentially exciting addition. The Reds have already shown their intent to revamp the midfield, and with Schmadtke’s experience, Liverpool fans can look forward to a fruitful transfer window.
