Liverpool owner John Henry has taken the decision to part ways with Boston Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom.

Brian O'Halloran, General Manager, has been offered a new senior leadership position within the operations department at the Major League Baseball franchise. Bloom departs his role of four years after being appointed in 2019 following a 15-year spell with the Tampa Bay Rays.

O'Halloran will continue to take charge of day-to-day operations alongside Assistant General Managers Eddie Romero, Raquel Ferreira and Michael Groopman - as Fenway Sports Group's search for "new leadership" of the Red Sox begins immediately.

Last year, FSG welcomed the possibility of new shareholders in Liverpool with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to assist with the task. In an exclusive interview with the ECHO, Henry confirmed back in March that a process had been "formalised" to seek potential investors at Anfield - but insisted FSG remain "fully committed to the long-term success of the club".

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It's been a busy summer in L4 with incomings and outgoings. Liverpool welcomed four new midfielders in the form of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch as Jordan Henderson and Fabinho departed unexpectedly after being convinced by the riches of Saudi Arabia.

The start to the campaign has been strong for the Reds, with John Henry in attendance for their opening day draw with Chelsea. However there is change afoot at Fenway Park.

"While parting ways is not taken lightly, today signals a new direction for our club," said Principal Owner John Henry in a statement tonight on the Bloom firing.

"Our organization has significant expectations on the field and while Chaim’s efforts in revitalizing our baseball infrastructure have helped set the stage for the future, we will today begin a search for new leadership.

"Everyone who knows Chaim has a deep appreciation and respect for the kind of person he is. His time with us will always be marked by his professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering respect for our club and its legacy."

A press release via the Red Sox also confirmed: "Bloom was notified of the club’s decision by Red Sox Principal Owner John Henry, Chairman Tom Werner, and President & CEO Sam Kennedy."

The news comes ahead of the Red Sox's fierce encounter with rivals New York Yankees, in what has been a disappointing campaign in the American League East for those associated in Boston.