For some time now, then, it’s seemed clear the direction would be ex-Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor. Today, his appointment has been made official, as he takes over a side that just lost their best player to Arsenal and that, as seems to be the case every summer, has question marks around recruitment.

Liverpool have named former Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor as their new head coach. The Reds have been without a permanent manager since sacking Matt Beard in February, with Amber Whiteley taking charge on an interim basis for the remainder of 2024-25.