Wataru Endo, whose offer to Marseille was rejected, is the target of an SURPRISE Premier League team

Wataru Endo, a midfielder for Liverpool, is included in the West Ham United roster of Premier League teams.

As he assembles his new team, Julen Lopetegui is reportedly pursuing a few more midfield players, according to The West Ham Way.

The Hammers have already had a busy summer, adding Wes Foderingham from Sheffield United to provide extra depth in goal and Max Kilman from Wolves to strengthen their defence.

In addition to those two, Lopetegui succeeded in persuading young Luis Guilherme from Palmerias, Brazil, to join. But he doesn’t intend to stop there; before the transfer window closes, he may work with a number of midfielders, including Endo.

WEST HAM OWNERS WANT WATARU ENDO

Tim Steidten, West Ham’s sporting director, is reportedly a fan of the Japanese midfield player. This is because Steidten apparently drew Endo’s attention when he was working in Germany at Stuttgart.

Owner David Sullivan is another factor that may influence West Ham’s decision to chase the 31-year-old over other midfield options. It seems that he wants to sign an Asian player to increase his marketability.

Under Jurgen Klopp, Endo had a good first season overall, playing 44 games in all competitions. He was brought in as a midfield stand-in after Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia turned down the opportunity to join Anfield.

However, in Liverpool’s first preseason friendly in the USA against Real Betis, the midfield player appeared to struggle.

Following the match, there were rumours that Marseille, a team in Ligue 1, had had a bid for his services rejected because it was too low.

That would suggest that Endo might be available at the appropriate price, but Arne Slot is adamant about not letting his midfield suffer in the summer transfer window.

West Ham has also been connected to N’golo Kante, so any bid Richard Hughes may consider making would depend on their ability to secure the former Chelsea player.

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Talks are in progress as Liverpool renegotiate for Anthony Gordon; Newcastle makes their transfer stance known

It makes sense that Newcastle United would struggle to decide what would happen to elite attacking potential Anthony Gordon.

The Reds have started renegotiating with the club for the England international, according to sources with knowledge of the evolving scenario between Liverpool and the Magpies, which CaughtOffside has been informed of.

But it’s believed that Eddie Howe’s team has reiterated that the former Everton player isn’t up for grabs this summer.

“We didn’t want to lose anybody, and Anthony Gordon is a crucial player for us,” the manager has previously acknowledged, according to Fabrizio Romano. “Is it really our goal to lose our best players? We battled tirelessly to arrive at the best choices. Over the past few weeks, it has been really challenging. But Gordon will understand.

How does Newcastle United intend to react?

Based on what CaughtOffside understands, Gordon has had a successful season, and Newcastle is eager to extend his contract.

The 23-year-old’s contract is scheduled to end in 2026. Last season, he contributed 23 goals in 48 games (all competitions combined).

Now that a renewal is being discussed, St. James’ Park officials hope to retain the player in Tyne and Wear until the summer of 2029.

It’s important to note that there are now other teams who could be interested in hiring the left winger, besides Liverpool. Chelsea and Manchester United are both regarded as being eager.