Liverpool reporter James Pierce of the global sports media “The Athletic” said on the 29th (Korea time), “Liverpool rejected Marseille’s offer for 14 million euros (about 21 billion won) for Endo. It is not known how much Marseille’s higher bid is. Also, Endo is attracting attention from multiple German Bundesliga clubs.”
Pierce also said, “Liverpool is not considering Endo’s transfer. The timing of Marseille’s bid, lack of opportunities to recruit a replacement for Endo, and the requirements of Arne Slot’s manager have influenced the rejection of Endo’s offer.”
Endo, the captain of the Japanese national soccer team, left Stuttgart and joined Liverpool ahead of last season. At that time, Endo’s recruitment felt like a sudden transfusion to fill the vacancy of Fabinho, who had moved to Saudi Arabia, but Endo had an impressive season, performing well in compliance with his adaptation to the Premier League (PL).
Overall, Endo, who has a good ability to steal the ball, can play a starting role in the build-up by deploying the ball forward from the third line, and is a utility player who can play his original position as a defensive midfielder as well as center back and fullback, has become an important player in Liverpool in a season.
Earth also praised Endo, saying, “Endo played in 43 games for Liverpool last season. Liverpool signed Endo after missing Moises Caicedo and Romeo Rabia in August. Endo had a hard start at Anfield, but he improved considerably after adapting to the speed and physicality of the PL.”
Endo’s importance remained the same even after Klopp’s departure. Slot manager, who took the helm of Liverpool after Klopp, also identified Endo as an important player while identifying the squad and seems to think that he will not sell Endo at this point in time when the opening is about a month away.
Of course, Liverpool can replace Endo internally, but there are not many players who can expect the same role as Endo in the Liverpool squad. Moreover, because of Endo’s presence, other players can play aggressively from a higher position, so if you consider tactics and strategies, you can see that Endo has a lot of things to lose if he leaves.
“Slot has other options in the holding midfielder position. Alexis McAllister, Curtis Jones and Stefan Bassettic could all play at No. 6,” Pierce said. “But if Endo moves this summer, that position will have to be replaced.”메이저사이트
Meanwhile, Marcelo, who showed interest in Endo and even made an offer, has continued to be active in the transfer market since the appointment of Roberto de Gerby. Marcelo recently sought Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton, but gave up when Wolverhampton made it clear that he would not sell Hwang Hee-chan, and strengthened the midfield by recruiting midfielder Pierre-Emile Hoibier, who was pushed out of Tottenham Hotspur.
Marseille’s goal is to return to the UEFA competition. Marcéu, who finished eighth in the French Ligue 1 last season, will not be able to play in the European competition next season, but he intends to regain the glory of winning the UEFA Champions League in the past.