Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo is looking for a potential exit route given his lack of playing time, and AC Milan are reportedly interested.
According to what is being reported by CaughtOffside, Endo ‘could be on his way out’ unless he starts playing more under Arne Slot. In fact, the midfielder is ‘seeking a new club’ due to insufficient playing time at Liverpool, and there is no shortage of admirers.
The 31-year-old joined from Stuttgart last summer and was expected to potentially play as the deeper-lying player in a midfield three, yet has found starts hard to come by. Milan are keen on him because of his ‘versatility and on-field performances’.
The Rossoneri management believe that he would be available for an affordable price, and indeed it seems the Reds would be willing to part with the Japan international for €15-18m. The likes of Celtic, Fulham, Wolverhampton, and Ipswich have also shown interest, as per the report.
Endo will look to move to ‘a competitive club, where he will be able to push for trophies’ and that is why the idea of a switch to Milan could be ‘quite attractive for him’. The Diavolo offer Champions League football, but the non-EU slot situation would have to be reviewed.
Milan continue to be linked with a move for a midfielder given Ismael Bennacer’s lengthy absence and the general lack of depth in the position.
RLC for Endo is worth…
would prefer Frendrup though, but getting him would give us better chances with Tomiyasu in the summer (contract until 2026, has Serie A experience through Bologna, Arteta coaching and EPL physicality).
Would be a nice short term fix but in no universe does Milan pay 15-18M for a 31yo..
In what universe is AC Milan competing with the likes of Celtic, Fulham, Wolverhampton, and Ipswich for a player? Sad.
But they can just buy considering Morata is 31 years old and bought for 13 million and coincidentally Red Bird also has a good relationship with Liverpool. They can negotiate under 15 million because Milan needs experienced players.
I would prefer we sign Ricci for the regista position, like i have consistently mentioned for the last few years. He has that pirlo-esque style of play that would perfectly complement reijnders and fofana in a 3-men midfield, and he can defend too. Finally, if Bennacer can gain his fitness once he returns from his injury, i would prefer we keep him as reijnders’ rotation instead of RLC