Liverpool considers Lee Dykes for sporting director following Hughes' departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Liverpool has initiated discussions with Brentford's technical director Lee Dykes as part of their search for a new sporting director. This comes after the departure of Richard Hughes at the close of the summer transfer window. Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon is leading the search and has also expressed interest in Julian Ward and Phil Giles as candidates. Dykes has been instrumental in Brentford's success but convincing him to leave may be challenging. The appointment is seen as a significant one for Liverpool's future recruitment strategy.
- •Liverpool seeks a successor for Richard Hughes, who departed recently.
- •Lee Dykes from Brentford is emerging as a leading candidate.
- •Julian Ward also considered strong for the role, offering continuity.
- •FSG president Mike Gordon is overseeing the search process.
- •Phil Giles at Brentford is another candidate but unlikely to leave.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Meet Brentford Chief as FSG Consider Sporting Director Options
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Rumour Mongering: Liverpool Eye Brentford’s Dykes for Sporting Director Role
"Liverpool Speak to Brentford’s Lee Dykes in Sporting Director SearchLiverpool have begun speaking to external candidates as they consider one of the most significant appointments in their football o...
"Liverpool are yet to appoint a new sporting director following the departure of Richard Hughes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 1:25 PMLiverpool Meet Brentford Chief as FSG Consider Sporting Director Options
Liverpool Speak to Brentford’s Lee Dykes in Sporting Director SearchLiverpool have begun speaking to external candidates as they consider one of the most significant appointments in their football o...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 1:12 PMRumour Mongering: Liverpool Eye Brentford’s Dykes for Sporting Director Role
Liverpool are yet to appoint a new sporting director following the departure of Richard Hughes.
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