Liverpool news: Major transfer concern raised as two more exits now confirmed

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Daily Express or go back to LFC Live.

Liverpool have seen three key figures depart the club in recent days. Sporting director Richard Hughes has left the club for pastures new in Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal.

Read our Privacy PolicyTwo further departures confirmedWhile Al-Hilal have officially announced Hughes' appointment, Mark Burchill and Craig McKee, who joined Liverpool alongside Hughes during the summer of 2024, have also made the move to the Saudi-based club.The pair had worked closely with chief scout Barry Hunter within the recruitment department, overseeing the club's transfer activity throughout the 2025 and 2026 transfer windows. However, across all three matches of his loan spell to date, Ndukwe has remained an unused substitute, with Adrian Dela and Aissa Mandi favoured ahead of him.Ndukwe's loan was effectively imposed upon the Reds, as the club were unable to obtain a work permit for the defender due to his lack of top-tier experience.

Liverpool also have a potential break clause within the loan arrangement, allowing him to rejoin the club in January, should he accumulate the necessary points total.Nevertheless, early indications suggest opportunities for the young talent may prove difficult to secure. Put simply, should he fail to obtain the necessary playing time, the loan will have been a rather fruitless exercise for both player and club.