Stuttgart manager confirms Wataru Endo is joining Liverpool

Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeneß has confirmed that midfielder Wataru Endo is closing in on a move to Liverpool.

Throughout the summer transfer window, it has been well documented that Liverpool have been targetting new midfielders after the likes of Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain left the club.

To date, they have completed the signings of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.

Over the last two weeks, the Anfield club have seen Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia reject them for a move to Chelsea.

On Wednesday night, it was reported that Liverpool have made a bid to sign Stuttgart’s Japanese international Endo.

Stuttgart boss Hoeneß has now confirmed that the 30-year-old has travelled to Liverpool to finalise the transfer.

Whilst speaking to the media, he said: “Wataru Endo has been cleared by the club for talks. He flew to England for a medical check and wasn't in training today.

“At the age of 30 he now has the opportunity to join Liverpool in the Premier League. It's a dream of his.”

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who tweeted: "Wataru Endō, currently undergoing first part of medical tests as new Liverpool player after surprising move revealed yesterday night.

"Endō travelled to Merseyside on Thursday night with his camp after Stuttgart green light to complete his dream move."

The Athletic's David Ornstein has claimed that Liverpool will be a fee in the region of €19 million for the midfielder.

Endo, who is the current captain of Stuttgart has played 133 times for the German club, scoring 15 goals across all competitions.

On the international stage, Endo has 50 caps for Japan, scoring twice. He was also part of the squad that participated in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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