Will Edwards join Newcastle? You asked, Toon boss answered

Michael Edwards will leave the position of sporting director at Liverpool, it has been confirmed.

The 42-year-old has not revealed where he will head next as he is linked with a similar job at the nouveau-riche Newcastle side.

Yet new Magpies manager Eddie Howe has denied rumours about Edwards getting a job at St James Park.

“As far as I know, absolutely not – I know nothing about Michael Edwards’ future," Howe, who previously worked with Edwards at Portsmouth, said as quoted by the Sunderland Echo.

"He’s someone I hugely respect in the game and what he’s done for Liverpool.

"[B]ut my main focus since coming to Newcastle has been on the players who are currently in the team, not focused on January or other outside influences."