Jorg Schmadtke's appointment at Liverpool remains on track.

The former VfL Wolfsburg sports director is set to sign a short-term deal with Liverpool with the aim of a longer arrangement after the summer market.

The German will replace Julian Ward, who is leaving at the end of the season.

Sky Deutschland says Schmadtke's arrival remains on track and that 'nothing can go wrong'.

The Reds are expected to confirm his appointment next week.