Liverpool is aiming to engage in a flurry of late summer transfers. Thus, possibly securing the services of up to four new players for the team before the window concludes on September 1st.
Despite making notable acquisitions such as Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, the summer transfer market has proven to be exasperating for the Merseyside team. The departure of various midfield players has left Jurgen Klopp with a shortage of options. Thus, prompting a somewhat rushed pursuit of reinforcements.
His vexation is likely to intensify in the past few days. Since, substantial offers for two primary targets, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, resulted in no success. The Reds were preparing to shatter the British transfer record for the Ecuadorian sensation. That is only to witness Chelsea secure an astonishing £115 million deal ahead of them.
However, the disappointment over the inability to secure Lavia’s signing was even more profound. Liverpool had been monitoring him for weeks, only to witness Chelsea intervene and secure the deal. The article sheds light on the reasons that left a bewildered Lavia opting for Chelsea over Liverpool.
Liverpool setting their eyes on Wataru Endo
Nevertheless, Liverpool must not allow themselves to linger too extensively on these setbacks. The departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho exacerbate the existing shortage in midfield, which has been further depleted by the exits of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Arthur Melo.
Consequently, recent reports indicate that some positive developments are on the horizon for Klopp. A potential deal for Stuttgart’s Wataru Endo appears to be nearing completion. The Japanese defensive midfielder is scheduled to undergo a medical examination with the Reds on Thursday, and a deal in the approximate range of €18 million is said to be in the final stages.
Nevertheless, he won’t be the final addition. Since, preparations are in motion for the arrival of potentially three more signings subsequent to his acquisition.
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