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Wataru Endo Attracting Premier League Interest as Liverpool Prepare for Midfield Changes

Endo’s future unclear as summer reshuffle looms

You could see it coming. Not because Wataru Endo hasn’t been solid—he has—but because Liverpool are shifting. The engine room is changing, and the Japanese international, a symbol of Klopp’s last hurrah, suddenly looks out of place in Arne Slot’s fluid system.

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According to Caught Offside, Fulham, Ipswich Town, and Wolves are circling. They’re ready to offer Endo what he needs most at this stage of his career: minutes. And while Liverpool turned down interest from Marseille last summer, the door looks a little more open this time.

It’s not a case of Endo underperforming. Far from it. But football is about fit, and Ryan Gravenberch’s revival has reshaped the midfield landscape. Slot has built around the Dutchman’s range and dynamism, and Endo, now 32, has found himself benched more often than not.

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Value beyond the stats

Endo’s contribution last season shouldn’t be dismissed. He was the glue in a midfield that needed stability after a turbulent window. Klopp trusted him, leaned on his positional sense and discipline. But trust doesn’t always transfer across regimes.

Endo knows time isn’t on his side. With Fulham, Ipswich, and Wolves all able to give him the game time he craves, and Liverpool seeking to streamline their squad, this move might just make sense for all parties.

Decision time for both sides

Liverpool’s midfield has evolved. It’s younger, faster, built for transitions. Endo’s profile—while useful—is no longer essential. A tidy fee and a respectful exit might be the right solution.

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For Liverpool fans, Wataru Endo’s potential departure is the kind that stings—but doesn’t shock.

He arrived as a stop-gap, a late-window fix to a glaring hole in defensive midfield. But what Endo delivered last season was far more than many expected: calm under pressure, leadership, and a sense of tactical discipline in big games. He was never flashy, but always dependable.

Now, under Arne Slot, the system has changed. More fluidity, more aggression, more technical demands in possession. It’s no surprise that Gravenberch’s resurgence has edged Endo out of the starting XI, and that’s without even factoring in what could come this summer in the transfer market.

At 32, Endo needs minutes—not minutes off the bench or in dead rubbers, but real, week-in, week-out football. If that comes in a side like Fulham or Wolves, fans will understand. They’ll wish him well.

But they’ll also appreciate what he gave: a professional’s professionalism, a bridge between eras, and a calm head in chaotic moments.