Liverpool could ditch Endo with a £25m move for the “world-class” maestro

Liverpool haven't dipped their toes in the summer market just yet, but FSG are stirring the transfer pot and deals are expected to be done before the deadline in just over a month.

Anfield's strong support have long been desperate for an exciting new addition to the midfield, and with Marseille having failed in their £12m bid to sign Wataru Endo a few weeks ago, there are suggestions the Reds are hoping to sign a new anchorman. .

Of course, this is speculation, but Michael Edwards and Co like to shut down the rumors on Merseyside, they do their work in secret. The fact that sources like The Athletic have released the information now could mean that the programs are on the way to sign off on an exciting development.

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One player Liverpool may be looking to sign is none other than Joshua Kimmich, with the experienced German entering the final year of his contract with Bayern Munich.

Indeed, according to Spanish outlet Sport in early July, Liverpool are the Premier League outfit's favorites to sign the dynamo, with Bayern considering a €30m (£25m) move.

Paris Saint-Germain have also shown a strong interest in recent months, but with their pursuit of Joao Neves coming to a successful head, Arne Slot's side may be confident of presenting a convincing package that will see Kimmich arrive as the star at No. 6.

What Joshua Kimmich would bring to Liverpool

Kimmich, 29, is one of Europe's best midfielders, having enjoyed an impressive career at the Allianz Arena. Now that he is approaching the latter stage of his career, he is keen to try his hand in the outfield, and Liverpool could launch a complete project in the Premier League.

It goes without saying that Kimmich, described as “world class“With German manager Julian Nagelsmann, he will bring a higher level of technical ability to the Anfield midfielder than Endo, but here's the picture.

The Japanese international, 31, was signed from Stuttgart for just £16m last summer after the Reds botched deals to sign both Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, both now Chelsea players. However, he was instrumental in winning the Carabao Cup and guiding Jurgen Klopp's outfit to a top three finish.

Active and combative, he lacked mobility and technical ability, winning only 41% of his ground contests. It's usually foolish to read too much into pre-season news, but Endo didn't pass his first test under Slot's wing with flying colors either way.

Liverpool beat Real Betis 1-0 in Pittsburgh at the weekend, with Paul Gorst of the Liverpool Echo giving him a game rating of 4/10 after a poor effort, writing: 'Looked nervous in possession and conceded a few dangerous spots. '

Given the football-focused nature of the Slot brand, this is a definite problem for the Reds heading into August. However, what about launching a bid to sign Kimmich? He's not exactly the 22-year-old lunatic that FSG likes to sign and put in Liverpool's lap to mold and guide into a first-class situation, but the German would have offered several years of service, entering the system without that.

According to FBref, Kimmich ranked in the top 2% of midfielders in Europe's top five leagues last year for passes attempted, top 3% for continued passes, top 5% for shooting actions and top 8% for assists. at 90.

Considering the kind of quick and exciting passing that Liverpool's new coach wants to play, Endo will not just provide the kind of metronomic smoothness to bring the machine to life, at a high level.

Kimmich is more rounded, with a wide range of passes, greater athleticism and a strong defensive game. For just £25m, as noted, Liverpool have acquired a unique market opportunity for one of Europe's top players, and are ditching Endo for that.