Liverpool director Richard Hughes is expected to leave the club to take over at Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. According to reports, Hughes will continue working alongside Andoni Iraola for this summer's transfer window, but Liverpool does not anticipate him remaining in his current role at Anfield for much longer.
Hughes' likely departure could derail Liverpool's transfer plans, as he is a senior figure working on transfer targets to help the club ahead of the new season. The club needs a strong summer in terms of recruitment after a disappointing 2025/26 campaign, which saw them drop from 1st to 5th in the league.
The potential exit comes at a time of significant upheaval for Liverpool, with numerous changes taking place, including the departure of Arne Slot as manager and the arrival of Iraola. Experienced players like Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate have also left the club, requiring major business to be done to replace them.
Hughes will likely have been working on deals for some time and may finish doing so before making the move to Al Hilal. However, it is unclear exactly how this will play out and who could replace him at Anfield.
