{
  "id": 10153527,
  "title": "Julian Ward already making plans for first Liverpool signing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/julian-ward-already-making-plans-for-first-liverpool-signing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T06:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/julian-ward-already-making-plans-060500282.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Julian Ward, Liverpool's newly appointed sporting director, is already formulating plans for his first signing, according to reports. The Englishman, who previously held the role for a year before departing in 2023, is stepping into his new position following the announcement on Saturday. Ward emphasized the forthcoming challenges and his familiarity with the club, having an association with Liverpool dating back to 2012. With the winter transfer window approaching, reports indicate that Ward has already identified his first target. Liverpool's midfield, a significant weakness throughout the season, is likely to be a priority for the club over the next two transfer windows. Sources suggest that Aurelien Tchouameni, a key midfielder, is being considered as a potential solution. Ward's interest in Tchouameni was previously evident during his time as sporting director, before the Frenchman transferred to Real Madrid in 2020. Despite his current contract with Madrid extending until 2031, the Reds have demonstrated their willingness to invest heavily in top talent over the past year, potentially making Tchouameni's move to Liverpool a reality under Ward's leadership.",
  "summary": "On Saturday Julian Ward was announced as Liverpool’s new sporting director, the replacement for Richard Hughes. It is a role that Ward knows well, having held the position for a year before stepping...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "He's coming! Julian Ward's first signing at Liverpool is already decided",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/hes-coming-julian-wards-first-signing-at-liverpool-is-already-decided",
        "published": "2026-09-27T08:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}