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A Bundesliga transfer expert has corroborated reports from elsewhere regarding a prospective exit for one Liverpool player this summer. In recent days, Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg revealed that Eintracht Frankfurt have submitted an enquiry in relation to Wataru Endo, with the Japanese midfielder apparently being allowed to leave Anfield.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 31

Wataru Endo named as ‘possible candidate’ for role no Liverpool fan will want to see him fulfill – report

Wataru Endo has gained himself cult hero status at Liverpool and there will be many fans who hope that he can remain at the club into next season. As reported by Florian Plettenberg on X, though: ‘Eintracht Frankfurt have enquired about Wataru Endo.

Soccer News / Celtic FC on SI / March 26

Celtic Fans Will Be Happy with Evening Announcement

As we get closer to the summer transfer window, Celtic are being linked with a lot of players like Kalidou Sidibe, Herba Guirassy, Mathias Kvistgaarden, Wataru Endo, Elvis Rexhbecaj and more.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / March 25

‘World class’ player is ready to take pay-cut in order to leave Liverpool in the summer

A number of players could leave Liverpool at the end of the season after uncertainty over their futures at Anfield. While Arne Slot has had a comfortable season in charge of the club, his second season could be much more challenging with some of the players in his squad likely to leave the club.

Soccer News / Celtic FC on SI / March 24

Celtic make enquiry about 27-year-old defensive midfielder

A defensive midfielder appears to be near the top of Celtic's transfer wishlist heading into the summer window. They have been linked with a few already.

VfB Stuttgart News / Celtic FC on SI / March 23

Celtic Linked With Summer Move For Liverpool Player

Celtic might be in search of a defensive midfielder this summer. It has been proven tricky over the years, because in the majority of games, the Hoops do not actually need an out-and-out number 6.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 20

‘Tough as ever’ – What Japanese media said about Wataru Endo as ticket to World Cup is secured

Wataru Endo can already start clearing his diary for the summer of 2026 after Japan became the first country to successfully qualify for next year’s World Cup.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 19

Slot doesn’t trust ‘four or five’ Liverpool players in brutal post-Newcastle assessment

Jamie Carragher has questioned Arne Slot’s decision to not rest Liverpool players in a Premier League clash with Southampton. The Reds survived an initial scare after Will Smallbone scored in extra-time in the first-half to hand the Saints a half-time lead.

Soccer News / The Kop Times / March 15

Liverpool leading the race for £50 million PL star

Liverpool are in the running to get their hands on the Premier League title at the end of the season, as they currently hold a 15-point lead against the second-placed Arsenal in the points table.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 11

Bundesliga expert: Liverpool are lining up ‘unstoppable’ colossus to replace Anfield stalwart

Liverpool could turn to one of their favourite markets as they look towards a succession plan for a modern-day Anfield great. Virgil van Dijk will become

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 11

Sky reporter names five players who could leave Liverpool as part of summer squad overhaul

There hasn’t been much turnover of players at Liverpool over the past year, with the club’s attention instead focused on filling essential roles such as a new head coach and sporting director, but it could be a rather different story this coming summer.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 7

Liverpool could sign their next Endo in £30m powerhouse as summer transfer deemed ‘possible’

When Liverpool signed Wataru Endo from Stuttgart in August 2023, it was a transfer which met with relatively little fanfare at the time. Having just been eclipsed by Chelsea for long-time targets Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, some may have viewed the £16m acquisition of the then 30-year-old as nothing more than a consolation prize.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 6

Watch: Jarell Quansah proves he’s a class act with what he did to Wataru Endo after full-time

Wataru Endo is one of those footballers who seems like the definition of the phrase ‘unsung hero’, although he certainly doesn’t lack for appreciation among Liverpool teammates or fans.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / March 5

Wataru Endo Revealed Two Words That Summed Up Thoughts on Liverpool-PSG Draw

for Qatar Airways The Reds secured an automatic spot in the Champions League last 16 by finishing first in the 36-team opening phase, while Wednesday’s hosts had to go through the playoff round after placing 15th.

VfB Stuttgart News / The Kop Times / February 28

Liverpool boss Slot praises Endo’s dedication on and off the pitch

Liverpool boss Arne Slot shares his admiration for Wataru Endo both as a football player and as a human being. Slot has consistently praised Endo this season despite the Japanese star’s restricted role in the senior team during this season.

Soccer News / The Kop Times / February 28

Arne Slot praised the ever-improving Liverpool midfield amid title race

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot praised the constant improvement from regular midfielders that helped outperform others in the Premier League title race.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 27

Slot makes subtle Nunez remark as more constructive criticism is offered from Arne

Darwin Nunez has perhaps been on the end of some of the most serious and public criticism by Arne Slot of any player within the dressing room, with more comments seemingly being made.

Soccer News / The Kop Times / February 21

'Be mentally resilient'- Arne Slot tells Liverpool players to learn from Endo

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot gives his verdict on the miss from Darwin Nunez against Aston Villa and demands his players have the mentality of Wataru Endo.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 21

Be more like Endo; Arne Slot tells Liverpool player to ‘have Wata’s mindset’

Liverpool have a dressing room full of big stars and whilst Wataru Endo may not be the most talented, his mindset is as good as anyone else’s within the team.

Soccer News / The Kop Times / February 18

Endo spills Slot’s secret tactic to crush Wolves’ threat

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo revealed the key instruction that Arne Slot gave him before the critical Man-of-the-Match cameo against Wolves. The 31-year-old has played a utility role for Liverpool this season under Slot with Ryan Gravenberch playing ahead of him.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

What Arne Slot said about Quansah and Endo speaks volumes for their role at Liverpool

Liverpool ground out a victory over Wolves and it was an example of the importance of a squad, with Arne Slot praising two players in particular. Speaking after the match, our head coach said: “Again, today you saw how vital players like Jarell – and Wata [Wataru Endo] also – are for this team.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

Highlights of Wataru Endo’s 20-minute cameo show why he won POTM against Wolves

Wataru Endo knows his role in the Liverpool team and plays it perfectly, something that was very much on show during the victory over Wolves. Coming on the pitch with just under 20 minutes remaining of the 90, it was clear that our No.3 was asked to win the ball back and try and disrupt the opposition midfield.

VfB Stuttgart News / Caught Offside / January 12

Revealed: PL club considering transfer bid for 'unhappy' Liverpool star this January

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo is attracting plenty of interest in this January’s transfer window, sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside.

VfB Stuttgart News / FanNation Futbol / January 19, 2024

Japan Beaten By Iraq At AFC Asian Cup Despite Goal From Liverpool's Liverpool's Wataru Endo

Iraq beat Japan for the first time in 42 years to seal a place in the round of 16 at the AFC Asian Cup. Aymen Hussein scored two headed goals to fire Iraq into a 2-0 lead before half-time on Friday.