Liverpool have officially convinced Michael Edwards to return to Anfield and shape the post Jurgen Klopp era. The 44-year-old made headlines in his role as Director of Football at Liverpool, bringing the likes of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker to Merseyside while also selling fringe players for remarkable fees. The £32m sale of Christian Benteke springs to mind, while it was also a masterstroke to receive £19m for Dominic Solanke shortly after signing the striker on a free transfer. Interestingly, the man from Southampton has actually been hired as CEO of Football – and is e…