Hughes steps down as Liverpool sporting director

\n\nRichard Hughes joined Liverpool as sporting director in June 2024 [Getty Images]\nLiverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has stepped down and is set to join Saudi side Al Hilal.Hughes had only been at the club since June 2024, after moving from a similar position at Bournemouth, and his exit had been expected with his contract set to expire in June 2027.In the summer he oversaw a transfer spend of about £200m, including the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain."I'll alw