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According to report Liverpool in ‘advanced talks’ for wonderkid midfielder on negotiate deal

Liverpool close to another midfielder and could get a highly prized gem for a fraction of what it could be worth

Liverpool are in talks to sign a highly regarded young midfielder to bolster their team’s ranks.

The Reds are still short on numbers in the center of the park but picked up their first win of the season at the weekend at home to Bournemouth, with new signing Wataru Endo coming off the bench. However, manager Jurgen Klopp would like a few more signings in midfield, with Cody Gakpo having played there lately.

With just under two weeks before the window closes, Liverpool may be in for a surge of activity after all – and efforts to bring in a certain young star have ramped up.

The Daily Mail say the Merseysiders are in talks to bring Ryan Gravenberch to Anfield this summer, having had an interest in him for a year – with assistant Pep Lijnders possibly influential in the deal. According to the Telegraph, Lijnders has played a bigger role in recruitment since the departure of sporting director Michael Edwards, with the Dutchman apparently playing a key role in the decision to join Gakpo. Gravenberch is another Dutch star – who could increase the presence of Dutch internationals at Melwood.

adapts perfectly to the system and can affect the game at all stages.

Having joined for just £16m last summer, Gravenberch could well be sold in a deal that favors the Reds over some of the more expensive targets they had in their sights. Liverpool could even negotiate a move on loan with a fee agreed at the end, mandatory or optional

Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel is said to be a fan of the young midfielder, but with plenty of competition at the Allianz Arena he has played just three games since joining from Ajax. Gravenberch is valued at 30 million euros by Transfermarkt.

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The Manchester United and Liverpool transfer target has been flagged as one to watch until deadline day

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the transfer of Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch amid interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

It appears the situation hasn’t changed much in recent days, with Romano reporting that both Man Utd and Liverpool have inquired about the Dutch international.

Romano expects this to be one to watch until the end of the transfer window, suggesting that could change, although Bayern are currently unenthusiastic about letting Gravenberch go…

Ryan Gravenberch situation, same as three days ago. 🇳🇱

Man United and Liverpool both called to be informed on situation — depends on Bayern, now still insisting to keep him.

One to watch until #DeadlineDay. ⤵️ https://t.co/QHadRbQnCq

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 21, 2023

Gravenberch previously looked like a top contender at his old club Ajax but hasn’t played regularly at Bayern so far, so he’d do well to move on.

The 21-year-old could still boost his career with the right move, and would certainly suit well at Man Utd, where they are a bit short in midfield.

LFC have also had some trouble in that department lately, although they have signed three players in that part of the pitch: Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo.

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According to Romano ‘incredible’ Liverpool midfield target is joining PL rivals

Liverpool are likely to still be on the hunt for more midfielders before the transfer window closes.

The Reds have managed to sign Wataru Endo from Stuttgart.

The Japan international’s move to Anfield was a relief for Liverpool after a difficult week.

Not only did Liverpool lose Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to the Saudi Pro League, but two of their top targets moved to Chelsea instead.

However, there is more disappointing midfield news regarding another top midfielder linked with the Reds. The player in question is Leeds United and United States star Tyler Adams, who was linked with Liverpool 90 minutes ago.

The 90Min report acknowledged Bournemouth were favorites to sign the American, and they are now close to a deal.

Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter Friday night to say “here we go” on Adams to the South Coast.

The “excellent” player would have passed a medical and signed a five-year contract.

Tyler Adams to Bournemouth, here we go! Medical tests passed, agreement signed tonight on five year contract — completed soon 🚨🔴🍒 #AFCB

Excellent addition for Bournemouth as club showing ambition again.

Agreement has been sealed tonight. pic.twitter.com/zFJ71ZRHbs

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2023

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In this case, Liverpool fans are unlikely to be too disappointed as the speculation seemed rather superficial. However, the Reds have lost an “incredible” player who was perfectly positioned for a big move, as he was relegated to Leeds.

Chelsea, in fact, tried to sign Adams, before pulling the plug and opting for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.

That said, Liverpool have done it with the signing of Endo, and they will no doubt make further additions before the start of September.

August 21, 2023
Liverpool could face $89m repeat of Aurélien Tchouaméni transfer problem but already has initial fix

Liverpool opted not to move for anyone else last summer when Aurélien Tchouaméni was unavailable, but Jürgen Klopp made no such mistake this time around.

Having secured a deal for Wataru Endo in time for the Japanese captain’s debut in this weekend’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth, attention will now turn to what else Liverpool can do before Friday’s transfer deadline .

Jürgen Klopp and Jörg Schmadtke could have hectic days ahead, with glaring gaps in the Liverpool squad still to be filled. But what is the next priority for the Reds?

On the one hand, Endo presents itself as a seemingly short-term solution. It’s too early to judge, but the 30-year-old will need time to adjust to the Premier League’s pace in Saturday’s minimum test.

It could therefore be tempting to bring in another midfielder when there is also a need to consider another centre-back, as that is the other obvious pressing issue.

There is something else that goes into any decision on multiple signings in midfield. Crystal Palace value Cheick Doucouré at a staggering $89m (£70m/€82m) according to the Evening Standard, amid interest from the Reds, no doubt buoyed by Liverpool’s desperation – tempered at some way from the addition of Endo – for a defensive midfielder.

Cheick Doucouré

But spending $89m on Doucoure now, Liverpool would say this was the player they wanted for Klopp in that role for years to come. You don’t spend that much on a backup option (unless you’re Chelsea). Adding a second short-term fix (even one cheaper than Doucouré) would also clog up roster spots.

Having lost Aurélien Tchouaméni and now Moisés Caicedo, Liverpool need a world-class option to fill that role, especially as the more attacking system relies heavily on that player, but whether or not Doucouré has the potential to become one. of the best in the world in that position.

He may be very good and could have been Crystal Palace’s player of the year, but $89m is a sum set aside for a potential turning point at Anfield – and Doucouré may not represent that.

Liverpool, who signed Endo, have avoided putting themselves in the same position they did last season when it comes to midfielders. There will be no panic loan for Arthur Melo 2.0 in the next few days.

But there is still a mystery about what comes next. If the next Caicedo or Tchouaméni isn’t available for purchase, there’s a reason not to do anything until it changes.

In the meantime, Endo can hopefully catch up and Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić can be fit more often than not. Signing Doucoure would improve Liverpool’s chances in the short term but perhaps limit the cap in the long term. That’s essentially the conclusion Liverpool came to last season when they decided not to give up anyone in lieu of a Tchouameni alternative.

The difference this year is that there should be enough cover and new energy has already been added in the form of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai who immediately improve Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

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Liverpool are in a position to finally sign a player worth £34.2m after a £26m bid was rejected – report

Liverpool conceded another sloppy goal at Anfield against the Cherries and need to strengthen their defense if they are to put up a serious title challenge this season.

Dutch centre-back Perr Schuurs has long been on Klopp’s wishlist and the latest reports are intriguing.

Last month, the Merseysiders made two offers to lure the defender out of Turin. The latest bid was over €30m (over £26m) but was rejected (Tutto Sport).

Liverpool are well placed to finally sign the 23-year-old, according to an exclusive story shared by Football Insider yesterday.

The Anfield club wanted Mickey van de Ven but he opted for a move to Spurs, on the other hand Goncalo Inacio ended up signing a new contract with Sporting CP, the league’s top club. Now the focus is once again on Perr Schuurs, who is held in high regard by LFC and Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk.

The news source mentioned that a transfer fee of £30million could be required to sign the former Ajax player before the transfer deadline is over 10 days away.

However, reports in Italy (CM) suggest that an offer of £34.2m (€40m) will be needed to sign him from the Turin club.

Last week Schuurs played a full 90 minutes as Torino beat Feralpisalo 2-1 in the Coppa Italia first round.

He is expected to be in the starting XI when Il Toro take on Cagliari tomorrow to kick off the Serie A season. In your opinion, should Liverpool raise their offer again to sign Perr Schuurs?

August 21, 2023
Liverpool just missed perfect transfer opportunity for Jürgen Klopp as $25m USMNT star move confirmed

Liverpool signed Wataru Endo this week but made the decision to ignore USMNT star Tyler Adams, who has just been officially announced as Bournemouth’s new player.

Liverpool made a relatively curious move into the transfer market earlier this week. With Jürgen Klopp desperate for defensive midfielders at Anfield after persuading both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to move to Saudi Arabia this summer, the Reds have invested in the services of one Wataru Endo.

The Japan captain is a relatively unknown quantity on England’s shores, with the vast majority of Liverpool fans needing to Google his name to find out the details surrounding his profile. Endo was officially announced as Klopp’s latest signing on Friday afternoon, joining from Stuttgart for $21m.

In fact, he made his Anfield debut at the weekend having been introduced to Premier League life as a second-half substitute against Bournemouth. Endo is certainly the type of player that Liverpool are missing at the moment, as the Reds’ squad is brimming with attacking power.

During his very first conversation with Endo in the Liverpool dressing room, Klopp told him: “Once you are available, we really need you.” we really need you Your heart and your footballing legs and your brain, we need it.” . We have a very good team. Willing to work, but very offensive.”

A selfless midfielder who is more than willing to work and gain ground, Endo will be a welcome addition, but he is already 30 years old. Given his age, many fans believe another defence-focused transfer is needed to bolster Klopp’s engine room, including Cheick Doucoure.

It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will pursue a younger role model in the coming days, but interestingly no decision was made for Tyler Adams last week. The USMNT star has now joined Bournemouth from Leeds United (according to BBC Sport), with the Cherries triggering his relatively modest $25m (£20m/€23m) release clause. The American midfielder was relegated from the Premier League last season and was therefore available at such a reasonable price.

Adams isn’t much like Endo in many ways. He is six years younger, but just as diligent, energetic and tireless. Adams is a true field runner in the middle of the field, playing almost shades of Jordan Henderson and James Milner at their athletic best in a redshirt.

He’s a natural when it comes to covering too much ground for his teammates, and first emerged as a prospect within the notorious Red Bull network, which always bodes well for a move to Liverpool. He arrived on the New York scene as a teenager before moving to Europe in 2019, signing for RB Leipzig in Germany.

Up until the age of 23, Adams only represented teams under the Red Bull umbrella, with those suits designed to uphold the famed energy drink brand’s core values. RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg tend to show intensity, life and power on the pitch, with very welcome counter-attacks and pressure, similar to Liverpool under Klopp.

This explains why the Reds have often ripped off the best players within the Red Bull network. Naby Keïta, Takumi Minamino, Ibrahima Konaté and Sadio Mané are just a few examples of players who have performed in Leipzig or Salzburg before moving on to Liverpool, with Dominik Szoboszlai the latest to follow the same path at Merseyside.

Adams was available at a reduced price this summer, but instead of taking him to Anfield alongside Endo, Klopp appears to have missed the opportunity to move. With the window closing in less than two weeks, it remains uncertain whether Liverpool will pursue another transfer market addition.

If one thing is certain, it is that Klopp is taking a big risk if Endo is his latest reinforcement.

August 21, 2023
Liverpool would need to sign three more players to complete Jurgen Klopp’s $261m transfer rebuild

Florida-based Liverpool fan Morgan O’Sullivan gives us his thoughts on the Reds’ latest talking points, including transfers and Wataru Endo.

Liverpool return to the Premier League against Bournemouth today. Jurgen Klopp’s side will return to Anfield for the first time since the 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in May.

After picking up the same draw at Chelsea six days ago in the opening weekend, Liverpool will be looking to go the extra mile this time and make sure they don’t come into a tough game at Newcastle. United without a win already, according to The Table.

Before the game, we asked Florida-based Liverpool fan Morgan O’Sullivan a few questions about the Reds, including transfers, new signing Wataru Endo and more.

Wataru Endo is officially a Liverpool player. Thoughts?

Endo brings a lot of experience to the table, but the vast majority of fans will never have heard of him. All of the various scouting reports sound positive, but we’ll have to see it in action before we can pass judgement. If he is joined by another new signing, two fans will be satisfied. Otherwise, they will be frustrated by the club’s lack of investment. Sometimes unexpected acquisitions bring the greatest success. Could our new Endo replace the former Hendo and take us to glory? Time will tell.

What was your opinion on the Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia sagas?

The challenges in the middle of the pitch were obvious to everyone last season. We spent the year confident that Jude Bellingham would come and there was money to spend.

We signed two players for a total of $121m (£95m/€111m) and it all looked promising. Despite Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, we felt like we needed another player in the middle. All summer we heard rumors about Khéphren Thuram, Manu Koné and Ryan Gravenberch, and in July rumors about Roméo Lavia surfaced.

I feel like the club have been contradictory in their approach to Lavia. They went on to make three offers and then jumped on Caicedo. If the club really wanted to sign Lavia, they should have been able to agree after the second offer. However, the perception among supporters was that there was little money left for the club and we were trying to save every penny we could. If we really wanted that we should have jumped in and paid the money.

From Caicedo, I have a certain sympathy for the club. Liverpool apparently took part in a blind auction, encouraged by the player’s brokers. Eventually we were used by agents to raise the fee when the player ultimately had no intention of joining the club. People will say Liverpool haven’t done their homework. However, if they had interacted with the agent, as we have been led to believe, and were encouraged, they cannot be blamed. I really think Caicedo would have been an ideal midfield signing and would have had a similar impact on Liverpool as he had N\’Golo Kante on Chelsea when he joined them.

What else do you need to do in the summer to be happy with Liverpool’s business?

In an ideal world I would still like the club to get a midfielder and a defender. The return of Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić will have a positive impact on midfield, but after Endo I would like to have one more in the centre. If we had rejected an offer of $140m (£110m/€128m) for Caicedo and spent just $21m (£16m/€19m) on Endo, we would have paid $119m (£93m/€ 109 million) Left. Could we do Thuram, Gravenberch and a defender for that? Add that to spending already made and the total summer spend is $261m (£205m/€240m). The biggest mistake I would make at the club would be not to sign players before returning to pre-season. It was clear we needed more than Mac Allister and Szoboszlai before Henderson and Fabinho left, and pre-season plays an important role in getting players settled.

How did you experience the game against Chelsea? A hope for the three points against Bournemouth? There were moments where we were fantastic against Chelsea. But there were times when we looked so naked in the middle of the field. Like last year, I felt we could have finished the game early. I’m still scratching my head over some refereeing decisions. A point away at Chelsea can always be appreciated. And who knows, this could be the point that earns us the title. We have a difficult start and therefore a good start is essential. Three points and a positive performance are decisive today.

Anything else to mention?

To attempt the title, Anfield must once again become a fortress. Nineteen home games have the potential to yield 57 points. Aim for at least 50.

August 21, 2023
Liverpool should hijack low-risk $38 million transfer after Wataru Endo as perfect Jürgen Klopp fix

Liverpool set to secure low-risk $38m transfer after Wataru Endo presents perfect fit for Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool are still looking for another midfielder before the transfer window closes and Nottingham Forest have shown Jurgen Klopp to be an ideal transfer target.

Liverpool finally made progress this week after securing a transfer from Wataru Endo, following a period when it sometimes looked like the Reds could abuse any transfer from Chelsea.

Endo’s arrival restores a key missing element in midfield, but after Jurgen Klopp had to leave Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in the summer, Liverpool’s deal in the transfer market is not over.

FSG’s $140m (£110m/€129m) bid for Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo is a promising sign that there are still funds in the transfer pot. However, with fewer options on the market that would command such high fees, Liverpool may have to continue to be smart about their signings as Klopp looks to round out his squad ahead of a possible Premier League title fight.

Monaco defensive midfielder Youssouf Fofana could be one of them, although he is also on the radar of another English club. According to Athletic, Nottingham Forest are the most advanced team in their search for the 24-year-old’s signature and have already made a verbal offer.

The offer is said to be around $38m (£28.5m/€33m) and the Ligue 1 outfit are said to be willing to let him go at that price. As a France international and compatriot of Ibrahima Konaté, a deal in this region represents excellent value for a Liverpool side who abandoned Caicedo after not putting up much resistance to Real’s successful pursuit of Jude Bellingham. Madrid.

But for a much lower price, the Reds could sign a strong international to provide much-needed depth in the defensive midfield, while also having the chance to develop further if he joins a team led by Alexis Mac Allister. At 24, he is also within the age that the FSG is aiming for for players who retain their resale value. FBref reveals promising numbers in passing progression (7.21 passes per game) and carries (2.57 per game), with his ability to anticipate the game and defensive awareness evident by his interception numbers ranked in the top 17 percentile . Admittedly, he’s not quite on Aurélien Tchouaméni’s level, but with less than two weeks left to go until the summer transfer window closes, Liverpool have missed an opportunity to make a big statement.

In a squad already strengthened by the additions of Dominik Szoboszlai, Mac Allister and most recently Endo, it doesn’t take a new signing to come in and change the way Liverpool play. They just need to be reliable in the role assigned to them, providing stability to an attacking front led by Mohamed Salah who is arguably the best in the Premier League.

Fofana’s natural athleticism in possession allows him to outrun oncoming defenders, offering a degree of resistance to pressure, while his penchant for forward passing fits the same mold as Endo, where the focus is take the ball into the most creative offensive players.

Perhaps the most tantalizing prospect of a deal for Fofana would be its price. A $38m (£28.5m/€33m) deal poses little risk, in a situation where FSG would have spent only a fraction of the transfer budget, leaving Klopp with a safety net that could be used in January when additional reinforcements are needed.

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Carlos Baleba is a target for Liverpool, according to rumors.

If you can’t get Moises Caicedo then maybe get the man Brighton want to sign to replace Moises Caicedo.

Having just sold Moises Caicedo to Chelsea in a £115m deal that still has Liverpool fans gritting their teeth, Brighton have chosen 19-year-old Lille’s Carlos Baleba as the man to replace their late defensive midfielder .

For some Liverpool fans, this begs a seemingly simple question: if Liverpool can’t have Caicedo, why don’t they just go and sign Baleba, aka Brighton’s supposed replacement for him, instead. Now, it seems the rumor mills agree.

At least according to The Mail and a smattering of even less popular outlets today, that’s precisely what Liverpool are at least considering, although it’s worth pointing out upfront that Baleba is a 19-year-old with 22 total senior caps. If fans rightly thought Southampton’s Roméo Lavia was unwilling to be a week-to-week regular for a club with silver lining ambitions, well, Baleba is far behind Lavia in his growth.

However, if Liverpool were to sign a more experienced player for the starting role, there could be a case for spending £15m to sign the young up-and-comer, although this would only make sense if Stefan Bajcetic is seen as more than an eight.

Baleba is not ready for a starting role at Liverpool at the moment. It’s far from certain that he’s ready for that in Brighton as well. However, it’s easy to imagine a world in which he will be a regular starter for a top English club in two or three years’ time.

August 20, 2023
Wataru Endo’s jersey number has been confirmed – and why he chose it

Wataru Endo’s transfer to Liverpool is official after swapping Stuttgart for Anfield and his new shirt number has been confirmed.

Endo has been announced as the Reds’ third signing this summer, following the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

The 30-year-old arrives to bring experience to the squad after James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho left for other projects.

The deal is valued at around £16.24million and the move marks a dream come true for Endo in a career that has seen him hone his craft in Japan, Belgium and Germany.

He can now add England to the list and adopted the number 3 shirt worn by Fabinho when he arrived at Liverpool. “Number three is my number because I played as number 3 in Stuttgart,” he explained. “And also when I played in Japan. I love this song! I can’t wait to play this song here.”

Others who have worn the shirt in the Premier League era include Steve Finnan, Paul Konchesky and Bjorn Tore Kvarme.

Endo arrives not too dissimilar to Szoboszlai, with little time between news of the breakdown of Liverpool’s chase and the official announcement.

The Japan captain arrives with a significantly lower profile than the Reds’ first two signings this summer, but he is highly regarded in Germany having made 133 appearances for Stuttgart. Despite being a defensive midfielder by trade, Endo can play at centre-back and has even had a chance at right-back, fitting into the form left behind by Milner earlier this summer.

It could prove a wise move for Liverpool, although that will only be the case if they also add a younger, more prominent No6 to their ranks before the September 1 deadline.

August 18, 2023
Jurgen Klopp has quietly disclosed who Wataru Endo is replacing at Liverpool

Wataru Endo is set to be Liverpool’s third signing this summer and could play an important role in the squad

It is undeniable that this summer at Anfield has been marked by great upheavals.

After Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner and Naby Keita initially said goodbye on their own terms in late May, the same cannot be said for the purge in Saudi Arabia that led to Jordan’s shock Liverpool departure Henderson and Fabinho just a few weeks later.

As a result, Jurgen Klopp started the new Premier League season at Stamford Bridge with a side lacking Moises Caicedo or Romeo Lavia, and was instead forced to use summer signing Alexis Mac Allister in a deeper midfield role. .

But despite a brilliant start against the Londoners, the Reds were unable to keep their pressing high and soon found themselves at the mercy of Mauricio Pochettino’s side just after Axel Disasi equalized Luis’ Díaz opener.

However, now ahead of Anfield’s second leg this weekend against AFC Bournemouth, they have moved quickly to finalize a deal for VfB Stuttgart and Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo. ECHO understands the 30-year-old defensive midfielder will cost Liverpool around £16m, with the Bundesliga outfit allowing Endo to speak to Liverpool about a proposed move to Anfield.

After the botched chases of Caicedo and Lavia earlier this month, coupled with interim sporting director Jorg Schmadtke’s close ties to his home country, news of Endo’s arrival was initially met with understandable skepticism.

But a deeper look into the veteran midfielder’s background should familiarize KOptions with what exactly they will welcome at Anfield. It is clear that, after a summer full of surprises, Liverpool are looking for ways to replace the wealth of knowledge that was taken from them following the summer outings of Henderson, Milner and Fabinho.

Together they totaled more than 5,600 minutes of action in the Premier League last season. And while Henderson and Fabinho were two of Liverpool’s first-choice midfielders in their final season as Reds, Milner was limited to just seven Premier League starting positions. As the oldest statesman in the dressing room, the 37-year-old was taken off the bench 24 times last season, 17 of which came after the 70th minute.

Also in a menial and supportive role, Klopp was keen to offer Milner another year’s extension at the club in hopes of kick-starting his career at Anfield in his eighth season. But after the 37-year-old turned down an offer to sign for Brighton & Hove Albion in June, the Reds boss was quick to reveal his desire to fill the void left by his former number 7.

“The way we finished games, it was always James Milner coming in, that kind of thing, and he kind of finished the game for us super professionally,” Klopp said during last month’s pre-season tour of Singapore . “Eventually – in the last few weeks and months – he may have finished more games. We have players for this role, younger players, and that opens doors and that’s what we need. Yes, as a group we want to remedy that.”

And judging by Endo’s CV, Liverpool could have found their man.

August 18, 2023
Player agrees to sign three-year deal for Liverpool – report

Liverpool will confirm the signing of Japanese international Wataru Endo from German club Stuttgart.

According to today’s version of The Mirror (news image below), the Reds completed the £15.5million signing last night but must rush to sign the player by midday Today.

British media have mentioned that the Merseysiders need to seal the transfer within the next five hours to ensure Endo is qualified for tomorrow’s Premier League game against Bournemouth.

Personal terms have already been agreed and it is reported that Endo will sign a three-year contract at Anfield.

Recall that the Asian midfielder will be 31 next February and it is surprising that he is given a three-year contract. The versatile star is primarily a defensive midfielder but can play effectively in the creative position of central midfield and also as a centre-back if needed.

He contributed directly to more than 10 goals for Stuttgart last season, but Liverpool need him mainly as a killjoy, having already signed two creative midfielders in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Mac Allister started in the DM position in the opening Premier League match against Chelsea but the number 10 prefers to play further down the pitch.

It will be interesting to see if Endo, if registered in time, gets to start against the Cherries on Saturday. Ideally, Thiago Alcantara should be in sixth place tomorrow. What do you think?

Wataru Endo arrives for a Liverpool medical and is expected to join the team on Saturday.

Currently in Merseyside, Wataru Endo is finalizing his transfer from Stuttgart to Liverpool.

This Is Anfield has learned that the representative of Japan has traveled to England for a medical and to sign a contract before completing a transfer that will likely cost around €19 million.

Endo will be registered in time to join the team that plays Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday, assuming that process goes smoothly.

According to Premier League regulations, his signing had to be done by Friday at 12 p.m. for him to be eligible to play this weekend.

Jurgen Klopp is expected to take a cautious approach when evaluating his new midfielder, so it is unlikely that he will be given the start against the Cherries.

Alexis Mac Allister, who excelled in the holding position during the opening-day draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, should now be free to assume that position once more.

Endo has played in nearly 100 Bundesliga games for Stuttgart over the last three seasons, giving him a wealth of experience in the top flight.

Additionally, he has 50 Japan caps, and earlier this year, he was named captain of his nation.

The 30-year-old has previously been open about his desire to play in the Premier League, stating to Kicker in 2022 that he “still has the goal of England in his mind.

As he continued, “Above all, I would like to play in the Champions League, I’ll say that quite openly.
“, he mentioned his desire to compete in Europe’s premier competition.

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Carlos Baleba is a target for Liverpool, according to rumors.

If you can’t get Moises Caicedo then maybe get the man Brighton want to sign to replace Moises Caicedo.

Having just sold Moises Caicedo to Chelsea in a £115m deal that still has Liverpool fans gritting their teeth, Brighton have chosen 19-year-old Lille’s Carlos Baleba as the man to replace their late defensive midfielder .

For some Liverpool fans, this begs a seemingly simple question: if Liverpool can’t have Caicedo, why don’t they just go and sign Baleba, aka Brighton’s supposed replacement for him, instead. Now, it seems the rumor mills agree.

At least according to The Mail and a smattering of even less popular outlets today, that’s precisely what Liverpool are at least considering, although it’s worth pointing out upfront that Baleba is a 19-year-old with 22 total senior caps. If fans rightly thought Southampton’s Roméo Lavia was unwilling to be a week-to-week regular for a club with silver lining ambitions, well, Baleba is far behind Lavia in his growth.

However, if Liverpool were to sign a more experienced player for the starting role, there could be a case for spending £15m to sign the young up-and-comer, although this would only make sense if Stefan Bajcetic is seen as more than an eight.

Baleba is not ready for a starting role at Liverpool at the moment. It’s far from certain that he’s ready for that in Brighton as well. However, it’s easy to imagine a world in which he will be a regular starter for a top English club in two or three years’ time.

August 18, 2023
Wataru Endo arrives for a Liverpool medical and is expected to join the team on Saturday.

Currently in Merseyside, Wataru Endo is finalizing his transfer from Stuttgart to Liverpool.

This Is Anfield has learned that the representative of Japan has traveled to England for a medical and to sign a contract before completing a transfer that will likely cost around €19 million.

Endo will be registered in time to join the team that plays Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday, assuming that process goes smoothly.

According to Premier League regulations, his signing had to be done by Friday at 12 p.m. for him to be eligible to play this weekend.

Jurgen Klopp is expected to take a cautious approach when evaluating his new midfielder, so it is unlikely that he will be given the start against the Cherries.

Alexis Mac Allister, who excelled in the holding position during the opening-day draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, should now be free to assume that position once more.

Endo has played in nearly 100 Bundesliga games for Stuttgart over the last three seasons, giving him a wealth of experience in the top flight.

Additionally, he has 50 Japan caps, and earlier this year, he was named captain of his nation.

The 30-year-old has previously been open about his desire to play in the Premier League, stating to Kicker in 2022 that he “still has the goal of England in his mind.

As he continued, “Above all, I would like to play in the Champions League, I’ll say that quite openly.
“, he mentioned his desire to compete in Europe’s premier competition.

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Normally, Liverpool’s transfer business is smooth, since Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia chose Chelsea over Liverpool, the pressure is REALLY on Liverpool to resolve the “mess” and provide Klopp with a midfielder.

The decision by Moises Caicedo to join Chelsea rather than Liverpool was a setback.

Romeo Lavia, another midfield target, seems to be on a similar path.

Success in the transfer market has been one of the defining characteristics of Liverpool under John W Henry.

Liverpool has experienced more wins than losses since then after learning from early errors like Mario Balotelli.

Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson were wise acquisitions that helped Jurgen Klopp assemble a squad capable of dominating every major competition.

However, after a disastrous week for Liverpool’s transfer managers, that carefully built reputation is in jeopardy of collapsing.

It would be extremely embarrassing if they lost out on their next target, Romeo Lavia, in the same way they lost Moises Caicedo to Chelsea.

Klopp is always eager to present a unified front at Anfield, but he is aware that whether or not his team mounts a title challenge this season may depend on whether or not they can find a top-tier holding midfielder to sign.

Normally sympathetic to Liverpool’s position, club legend Jamie Carragher hasn’t held back at seeing his team outperformed by Chelsea’s brash owner Todd Boehly.

He calls how things have been handled at Anfield “an absolute mess and a joke.”.

One might have hoped for a smoother transition after the midfielders Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner were all lost in a single strike.

Yes, the Argentine World Cup winner was forced into a defensive role in Chelsea’s opening match and wasn’t his usual self. However, Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary also recently moved from Brighton and joined Alexis Mac Allister.

Liverpool are currently facing some challenges. People are aware of their desperation,’ Carragher continued.

The sequence of events is strange. Jude Bellingham was praised by Klopp in January, but Liverpool decided they couldn’t compete financially in the summer, and the player joined Real Madrid.

Despite this, they suddenly made a British record bid of £111 million for Caicedo at Brighton after pursuing Lavia from Southampton all summer without being able to match the £60 million asking price.

Caicedo had always intended to sign with Chelsea; the club’s director of international talent, Paul Winstanley, previously worked at Brighton and was instrumental in helping Caicedo land his first club in England.

It was a high-risk move that hasn’t yet paid off if Liverpool believed that their intervention would increase the Caicedo price and eliminate Chelsea’s interest in Lavia.

Although Liverpool finally agreed to Southampton’s terms regarding a transfer fee, word has it that Lavia would also prefer to join Chelsea, whose spending ambitions know no bounds.

The youngster might have been troubled by Liverpool suddenly turning their attention to Caicedo, though the London location angle could be one factor.

Whatever occurs after that, it’s not how Liverpool prefers to conduct business.

The Liverpool team’s employees will be highlighted in the background.

Michael Edwards, a renowned sporting director, left in 2022. Julian Ward, who took over for him later that year, made the announcement that he would retire at the conclusion of the 2022–23 campaign.

Billy Hogan, the Chief Executive of the club’s owners FSG, has been under a lot of pressure and responsibility as a result.

The early signings of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in the window gave the impression that things would continue as before.

Then, Fabinho and Henderson left as a result of the Saudi intervention, leaving a huge gap at the midfield’s base. It hasn’t been filled yet, one week into the season.

Questions will be raised until it is, and it will be difficult to refute Carragher’s claim that the situation is a “mess.”.

August 18, 2023
Jörg Schmadtke makes ‘surprising move’ as Liverpool bid for 30-year-old Japanese midfielder

Liverpool have reportedly made a surprise offer for Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endō.

The Reds have reportedly approached the Japan international in search of a new defensive midfielder.

Jurgen Klopp’s side have failed in their bid to bring Moises Caicedo to Anfield. Although Brighton accepted a £110million offer, Caicedo opted for a move to Chelsea instead.

The London side are also likely to sign Romeo Lavia, who Liverpool also had an offer for after Southampton gave the green light.

Now Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Liverpool have their eyes on Endo – with sporting director Jog Schmadtke taking the lead on the transfer. Endo, 30, has spent the last four years at Stuttgart and has scored 15 goals in 133 appearances.

He also helped Japan qualify for the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 in Qatar. Romano wrote on Twitter: “Liverpool make a formal offer to sign Japanese midfielder Wataru Endō on a permanent basis. Negotiations with Stuttgard are ongoing – the player sees this move as the biggest opportunity of his career. Surprising move by the Liverpool manager Schmadtke”.

More news…..

Normally, Liverpool’s transfer business is smooth, since Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia chose Chelsea over Liverpool, the pressure is REALLY on Liverpool to resolve the “mess” and provide Klopp with a midfielder.

The decision by Moises Caicedo to join Chelsea rather than Liverpool was a setback.

Romeo Lavia, another midfield target, seems to be on a similar path.

Success in the transfer market has been one of the defining characteristics of Liverpool under John W Henry.

Liverpool has experienced more wins than losses since then after learning from early errors like Mario Balotelli.

Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson were wise acquisitions that helped Jurgen Klopp assemble a squad capable of dominating every major competition.

However, after a disastrous week for Liverpool’s transfer managers, that carefully built reputation is in jeopardy of collapsing.

It would be extremely embarrassing if they lost out on their next target, Romeo Lavia, in the same way they lost Moises Caicedo to Chelsea.

Klopp is always eager to present a unified front at Anfield, but he is aware that whether or not his team mounts a title challenge this season may depend on whether or not they can find a top-tier holding midfielder to sign.

Normally sympathetic to Liverpool’s position, club legend Jamie Carragher hasn’t held back at seeing his team outperformed by Chelsea’s brash owner Todd Boehly.

He calls how things have been handled at Anfield “an absolute mess and a joke.”.

One might have hoped for a smoother transition after the midfielders Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner were all lost in a single strike.

Yes, the Argentine World Cup winner was forced into a defensive role in Chelsea’s opening match and wasn’t his usual self. However, Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary also recently moved from Brighton and joined Alexis Mac Allister.

Liverpool are currently facing some challenges. People are aware of their desperation,’ Carragher continued.

The sequence of events is strange. Jude Bellingham was praised by Klopp in January, but Liverpool decided they couldn’t compete financially in the summer, and the player joined Real Madrid.

Despite this, they suddenly made a British record bid of £111 million for Caicedo at Brighton after pursuing Lavia from Southampton all summer without being able to match the £60 million asking price.

Caicedo had always intended to sign with Chelsea; the club’s director of international talent, Paul Winstanley, previously worked at Brighton and was instrumental in helping Caicedo land his first club in England.

It was a high-risk move that hasn’t yet paid off if Liverpool believed that their intervention would increase the Caicedo price and eliminate Chelsea’s interest in Lavia.

Although Liverpool finally agreed to Southampton’s terms regarding a transfer fee, word has it that Lavia would also prefer to join Chelsea, whose spending ambitions know no bounds.

The youngster might have been troubled by Liverpool suddenly turning their attention to Caicedo, though the London location angle could be one factor.

Whatever occurs after that, it’s not how Liverpool prefers to conduct business.

The Liverpool team’s employees will be highlighted in the background.

Michael Edwards, a renowned sporting director, left in 2022. Julian Ward, who took over for him later that year, made the announcement that he would retire at the conclusion of the 2022–23 campaign.

Billy Hogan, the Chief Executive of the club’s owners FSG, has been under a lot of pressure and responsibility as a result.

The early signings of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in the window gave the impression that things would continue as before.

Then, Fabinho and Henderson left as a result of the Saudi intervention, leaving a huge gap at the midfield’s base. It hasn’t been filled yet, one week into the season.

Questions will be raised until it is, and it will be difficult to refute Carragher’s claim that the situation is a “mess.”.

August 17, 2023