Wataru Endo Not Entering Projection Of Arne Slot At Liverpool, Celtic Ready To Accommodate

Wataru Endo is ready to be released by Liverpool (Instagram/@endowataru).

JAKARTA - Liverpool still opens up opportunities to sell Wataru Endo. Celtic is in a position to prepare to accommodate the Japanese midfielder.

The recruiter from Jurgen Klopp era is slumping at Anfield.

The Reds' new manager, Arne Slot, is believed to prefer Ryan Gravenberch and Stefan Bajcetic to the defensive midfielder position.

That leaves Endo's future, who wants to play in the first team of the season in doubt.

Marseille has turned down an offer for the 31-year-old in this summer's transfer window. However, they can make a new offer before the stock exchange closes.

It's just that, if you still want Endo, at this time Marseille has a competitor. The Celtic, which was carpentry by former Liverpool manager, Brendan Rogers, is at the forefront of Endo's signature.

You see, Celtic intends to make Endo the main pillar that is believed to be able to help improve teams, both domestically and Europe.

The problem now lies at the price of Endo. The estimated transfer fee of around 15 million pounds is still considered too expensive for Celtic.

Marseille can corner Celtic in terms of prices if they are really serious.

Meanwhile, earlier this month it was reported that Liverpool were willing to sell Endo if they were able to replace Martin Zubimendi.

However, that is not the main option. The Reds can still release Endo even though they can't get Zubimendi.

Liverpool have maneuvered hard on the stock exchange floor to bring in new midfielders. This was also stated by the legend of the Reds, Jamie Carragher.

He revealed that Liverpool needed a lot of energy in the second line to be more competitive in the 2024/2025 season.

"Liverpool is clearly short of energy and manpower in midfield. You're thinking about how they finished last season with three midfielders, Alexis Mac Allister, Endo, and Harvey Elliott."

"Everything has great power, but no one can run. When I saw that position, I said it was scary," Carragher said at The Overlap.

The option to release Endo was considered the right choice compared to losing Mac Allister and Elliott who were younger.

The money from Endo's sales could be used to buy new, more powerful midfielders.