Author: Soccerhuz
Liverpool looks to be closing in on its third signing of the summer, but the work is still far from done. Having missed out on both Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia in recent days, the Reds have now turned their attention to Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo, and a deal looks as though it could be imminent. According to The Athletic, the Japan international is undergoing his medical today, with a deal in the region of $20m (£16m/€19m) set to be completed. At 30 though, Endo won’t be a long-term option for Liverpool, and Jürgen Klopp will have to look for…
Sources close to CaughtOffside have made clear that the Reds are considering a swathe of midfield options following the aftermath of the Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia saga, with the likes of Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch, Gladbach’s Manu Kone and Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat all still firmly on the club’s radar. The Moroccan international is yet to be the subject of an official bid from the Merseysiders, however, with Atletico Madrid and Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ahli also tracking the player. Kone’s profile is appreciated by Jurgen Klopp, though CaughtOffside understands that it’s his Bavarian counterpart at the Allianz Arena…
Liverpool is poised to sign Wataru Endo from Stuttgart after agreeing a $20m (£16m/€19m) deal, according to reports. The Athletic’s David Ornstein says Endo is due to have a medical on Thursday after being granted permission to jet into Merseyside. Endo is the captain of both Stuttgart and the Japanese national team, and that means, fitness-depending, he’s virtually nailed-on to feature in his side’s Asian Cup squad. That could take Endo, who has amassed 50 caps for his country to date and started three of its four games at last year’s World Cup, away from Anfield for a number of…
Eder Militao recently tore his ACL. As a result, he is expected to miss the majority of the season if not all of it. The Brazilian international is arguably the best defender that Real Madrid have right now. So, his long-term absence will be difficult to deal with for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who were already looking shaky at the back before it. It will be interesting to see whether Real Madrid sign a centre-back to replace Militao. Signing a player there was certainly not in their plans for the summer but things might have changed considering the circumstances. Antonio Rudiger,…
Real Madrid are just one game into their 2023/24 campaign but things are not looking good for them. Squad depth was already a problem for them and they have lost multiple key players in recent days. Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao have both suffered ACL injuries and could be out for the rest of the season. Arda Guler has also undergone surgery although his spell on the sidelines won’t be long-term. Real Madrid have already replaced Courtois by bringing in Kepa Arrizabalaga on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea. Now, it remains to be seen whether they will do the…
Fulham are considering a move for Arsenal’s £50m-rated striker Folarin Balogun as they prepare to sell Aleksandar Mitrovic to Al-Hilal. Fulham also retain an interest in Benfica defender Morato and have asked about Eric Bailly at Manchester United. Balogun impressed on loan at Reims last season as he scored 22 goals and he could now depart permanently. 22-year-old centre-back Morato is a product of Benfica’s academy and has made 51 senior appearances for the club. Fulham had a bid of £18million for Morato turned down last month. Morato has told Benfica that he wants to leave. Bailly is back at United after…
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, Brad Friedel has predicted the teams to finish in the top four of the Premier League table this season. Friedel insisted that Manchester City, who are the Premier League defending champions, will finish in second position, while Arsenal will finish in fourth place. According to him, Liverpool will win the title this season, while Chelsea will finish in third position. Asked for his opinion on the Premier League title race this season, Friedel told Ladbrokes, “Man City are favourites, but I am going to go with Liverpool. I think they are going to get some things…
The Reds have been chasing a defensive midfielder for a considerable amount of time, and their first dip into the No. 6 market has seen them opt for an experienced figure. Thirty-year-old Endo is the captain of both Stuttgart and the Japan international team and Jurgen Klopp will value his versatility as a No. 6 and as a centre-back. Word coming out of Germany paints Endo in a positive light and with his arrival at Anfield looming, it is time to find out as much as we can. Firstly, what can you tell us about what Endo has to offer?…
Liverpool looks to be moving on quickly from the Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia sagas, with Wataru Endo seemingly set to become the third signing of the summer. Having been beaten by Chelsea to both Caicedo and Lavia, the Reds have had to look toward other options to fill the void in the number six role. That has led them to Stuttgart star Endo, who already looks to have made his way to Merseyside, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Japan international is undergoing the first part of his medical amid a $20m (£15m/€18m) transfer from Germany. At 30 years old though, it’s…
Three of Liverpool’s Premier League games in October have been rescheduled. New fixture details are listed below (all times UK): Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool: Sunday October 8 (2pm kick-off), live on Sky Sports. Liverpool v Everton: Saturday October 21 (12:30pm kick-off), live on TNT Sports. Liverpool v Nottingham Forest: Sunday October 29 (2pm kick-off). View an updated 2023-24 men’s fixture list here. Get fixture and broadcast information directly to your phone by downloading the club’s new eCalendar here.