Sporting director Hughes set to leave Reds next year

Richard Hughes oversaw the appointment of Arne Slot and his subsequent sacking [Getty Images]Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is not expected to sign a new deal to remain at the club beyond 2027.Hughes' current contract expires next June and BBC Sport understands he is likely to link up with former Bournemouth colleague Simon Francis at Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal.Al Hilal and Francis are operating on the basis that Hughes will join the club.Francis replaced Hughes as Bournemouth's technic