With the Premier League season coming to an end and Jorg Schmadtke’s appointment as their new sporting director officially confirmed, Liverpool can now fully focus on the summer.

Following their worst season in recent years, Liverpool’s summer business is expected to involve a revamp of the playing staff, and plans are already starting to take shape.

Jurgen Klopp can start putting the finishing touches on his summer transfer plans now that Jorg Schmadtke has been confirmed as sporting director. After Julian Ward left the club after just one season, it will be possible for the team to operate in a competitive market with the German’s predicted short-term role.

Since James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita are all departing the team after their contracts expire, midfielders are expected to be added. A new right-back may also be on the hunt, as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s recent midfield appearances point to a role change for the 24-year-old.

Jorg Schmadtke’s Liverpool  in-tray
On June 1st, Jorg Schmadtke will join at Anfield. The former sporting director for Wolfsburg was hired to help with Jurgen Klopp’s transfer requests.

He has stated that he is likely to carry out Klopp’s intentions rather than advise his compatriot in the transfer market, and that his appointment is a significant milestone in the club’s essential summer of business.

On the day his appointment was officially announced on Tuesday, Schmadtke discussed the breadth of his responsibilities and how he will integrate with the current organizational structure.

Benjamin pavard is “asked to leave” by Bayern
Benjamin Pavard allegedly want to leave Bayern in the summer, and his departure would put Liverpool on high alert as they continue their search for summer reinforcements.

According to reports in Germany, Liverpool is reportedly interested. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s desire to leave the club has previously been made known, and this might be an indication that Liverpool plans to move Trent Alexander-Arnold into the midfield.

Given his versatility at right or center back, Pavard, 27, who has won the Champions League and the World Cup in his career, would be a solid addition to the team.

An summary of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s transfer strategy
In a confident response to being released by Liverpool, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has expressed his aspirations for a successful future and insisted he is open to offers.

The England international described his goals in an interview with Mirror Football, saying that his time at Liverpool had given him a taste for future success.

The 29-year-old, who won the Premier League and the Champions League while at Anfield, has stated that he wants to play consistent football and compete for awards with a new club.

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With Liverpool’s season now over, all attention is focused on what is expected to be a very busy transfer window.
With new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke at the helm, the Reds will sign a string of signings this summer after a disappointing season on all fronts.

The midfielder will undoubtedly be Jurgen Klopp’s priority and transfer plans already seem to be taking shape. Alexis Mac Allister could be the first new face at Anfield (via 90 Minutes).

It won’t be the only position we aspire to, however, as defensive reinforcements are also needed, while other players could be eliminated following the departures of Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keïta.

But Liverpool won’t be the only club wanting to be busy during the transfer window. Many of the Reds’ rivals will be aiming to make an impression in the transfer market and could even challenge Klopp for some of his goals.

Here, Liverpool.com scans other top teams in the Premier League and across Europe to see news from other clubs.

Bayern Munich is preparing a 118 million dollar offer for Rice

Bayern Munich are set to make a huge offer for Declan Rice this summer, according to the Mirror. There is much speculation surrounding Rice’s future as the transfer window approaches and several reports have linked him with a move to Arsenal.

However, new Bundesliga champions Bayern could put a big wrench in the Gunners’ works. According to the report, Thomas Tuchel’s side are ready to make a $118m (£95m/€110m) bid to land the West Ham star and beat the England international’s rival from the start.

In April, Sky Sports reported that Rice was an option Liverpool were considering, but such a price was certainly out of reach.

Liverpool.com says: It would be a surprise if Rice moved to Munich. All the latest reports on his future seem to indicate that he is ready to join Arsenal.

Rice could have been a welcome addition to Liverpool this summer, although with offers in excess of $100m on the cards, he is unlikely to fit into the plans of several midfield signings. Potter warned Chelsea about star being ‘too expensive’.

Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter warned the club’s board they were “making too many signings” and insisted Enzo Fernández was “too expensive”, according to The Guardian.

Potter was sacked as Chelsea manager after just 31 games, despite the club spending more than $746m (£600m/€695m) on signings under owner Todd Boehly.

The Blues had a disastrous season, finishing 12th in the Premier League, and The Guardian suggests their former manager sought to raise concerns with the club’s board after being left with a bloated squad, including $133m (£107m / €124m) January signing of Fernandez.

Liverpool.com says: If Potter had indeed warned the Chelsea board about the signings they were making, perhaps they should have listened to him.

If Liverpool fans think their season was bad, it was nothing compared to the Blues’ season.

Mauricio Pochettino is now tasked with picking up the pieces of Chelsea’s disastrous season, and Boehly and company may have to listen to what the Argentinian has to say to them this summer.