Image Credits: Borås Tidning
Liverpool are reportedly closing in on a new Scandanavian-region scout, according to Swedish reports.
The Reds placed an advertisement earlier this year seeking a regional scout based in Scandinavia, a position designed to ensure Liverpool remains at the forefront of identifying potential targets across the Nordic region.
This need became apparent after the departure of long-serving Danish scout Mads Jorgensen to Norwegian club Molde in January.
And now, according to Borås Tidning, IF Elfsborg scout Jasper Vallmark has emerged as the prime candidate for this coveted role.
When approached about the reported interest from the Premier League leaders, Vallmark remained diplomatically tight-lipped but confirmed this wasn’t the first time he had heard such speculation.
“Right now I’m working hard here at Elfsborg. I have nothing else to say about it,” Vallmark told the Swedish newspaper when questioned about the Liverpool links.
However, when pressed about whether he was aware of Liverpool’s interest, the scout’s response was telling: “It’s not the first time I hear about it”.
The fact that Vallmark has previously been made aware of Liverpool’s admiration suggests the Merseyside club have been tracking his work for some time.
Liverpool’s search for a new Scandinavian scout comes after Mads Jorgensen, who had served the club since 2011, departed for Molde in January.
The 45-year-old Dane was a key figure in identifying and scouting talent during his 14-year tenure at Anfield.
The official job advertisement outlined Liverpool’s requirements for someone who could “ensure that LFC are always at the forefront of identifying potential targets” in both senior and youth football across Scandinavia.
The successful candidate would be responsible for live and video player appraisal, creating comprehensive scouting reports, and maintaining relationships with key agents and contacts throughout the region.
Liverpool’s job specification called for an individual with “proven scouting and recruitment experience at an elite club” with a focus on Scandinavian markets, ideally holding FA Talent ID Level 3 qualification or similar.
IF Elfsborg’s club director Stefan Andreasson has taken a measured approach to the speculation surrounding his staff member.
The former Elfsborg player, who transitioned from sporting director to club director in 2008, acknowledged the interest as a positive reflection of the club’s overall quality.
“Nowadays, it’s not just our players who are noticed, but also coaches and staff members, which we are incredibly happy about,” Andreasson told Borås Tidning.
The club has been advertising multiple scouting positions, including roles covering the Netherlands, Belgium, and various European regions.
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