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Liverpool Complete Signing of Wataru Endo
Liverpool advanced this week as they added Wataru Endo to their midfield. There were worries that Chelsea may interfere with their transfer intentions at this time.
Endo’s entry closes a critical hole in the middle. However, this summer’s losses of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho presented challenges for Jürgen Klopp. In the transfer market, Liverpool still has work to do.
Moisés Caicedo was offered to Brighton by FSG for $140 million (£110 million/€129 million). This can mean that money is still accessible for transfers. However, Liverpool would need to be more judicious in their recruitment given the lack of high-value choices available.
Before making a run for the Premier League championship, Klopp wants to finish building the team.
Liverpool Target Youssouf Fofana, But Nottingham Forest Make Progress
Youssouf Fofana, a Monaco defensive midfielder, might be one of them. Another English team has expressed interest in him as well. Nottingham Forest, an English club, has made the greatest progress in its pursuit of the 24-year-old star. The Athletic reports that they have already made a verbal offer.
The offer is thought to be in the neighborhood of $38 million (£28.5 million/€33 million). The Ligue 1 club is thought to be prepared to let him depart for that sum. Fofana is a France international and Ibrahima Konaté’s compatriot. A bargain in the price range is regarded as excellent value in Liverpool.
They missed out on Caicedo but were unable to prevent Real Madrid from chasing Jude Bellingham.
Liverpool Misses Out on Significant Signing Opportunity
The Reds may be able to recruit a strong international player at a reduced cost. This guy would provide valuable depth in the defensive midfield and has the potential to progress under Alexis Mac Allister’s tutelage. He is 24 years old and fits FSG’s philosophy of focusing on players inside a specific age range to preserve their resale value.
FBref has promising statistics for progressive passing and carrying. He averages 7.21 throws and 2.57 carries per game. His interception stats, which rank in the top 17 percentile, demonstrate his ability to anticipate play and his defensive awareness. It’s not as high as Aurélien Tchouaméni, but Liverpool has passed on a significant signing opportunity before the summer transfer market shuts in less than two weeks.
Liverpool has already added Dominik Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, and, most recently, Endo to their roster. The squad does not require a new addition to radically alter their playing style. They just want someone dependable to fulfill their position and offer stability for the fantastic offensive front led by Mohamed Salah, which is perhaps the finest in the Premier League.
When Fofana obtains the ball, his inherent agility allows him to glide past opponents. He, like Endo, can manage pressure well and pass forward successfully. This strategy emphasizes passing the ball to inventive attackers.
However, the most tempting aspect of a bargain for Fofana is the price. The cost is $38 million (£28.5 million/€33 million), and the danger is modest. FSG would spend a part of the transfer funds in this manner. It provides Klopp with a safety net, which will be handy if further players are needed in January.
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