Your morning digest for Thursday, November 11.
Edwards explains decision to leave Liverpool
Michael Edwards has written an open letter to Liverpool supporters explaining why he is leaving his role as sporting director - while giving his backing to successor Julian Ward.
Edwards will depart Anfield at the end of the season having chosen not to extend his current deal.
The 42-year-old, who first moved to the Reds in November 2011, has become a key figure in their recruitment and helped construct a squad that under Jurgen Klopp has won the Premier League, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
Edwards will remain at the club until the summer while overseeing the transition of his successor Ward, who is currently assistant sporting director.
Read his open letter in full here.
Gerrard 'finalising' Aston Villa deal
Steven Gerrard appears to be closing in on becoming the new manager of Aston Villa
The Liverpool legend has been with Glasgow Rangers for the past three seasons, in what is his first job in senior football management.
Villa had been looking for a new boss after dismissing Dean Smith at the weekend, following a run of five consecutive defeats in the Premier League.
According to Birmingham Live, Gerrard is close to being appointed as the new Villa boss, with an official announcement expected in the next 24-48 hours.
