Arne Slot wants a new number 6 in January after getting rid of Endo
According Soccer insider information, Liverpool Manager Arne Slot has his sights set on landing a new defensive midfielder in January after sacking Wataru Endo.
The Merseyside heavyweights have had a fantastic start to the campaign under their new head coach. The Reds won 8 of their first 9 games of the season and recently beat Bologna by 2 goals.
Endo was an unused substitute once again and Soccer insider information They claim Slot has given the green light to sack him in January in order to sign a young replacement to compete with Ryan Gravenberch.
Endo has played only 2 minutes of regular time in the first division and champions league this campaign. Gravenberch has been an ever-present for Liverpool in the number 6 position with outstanding performances.
The Netherlands international may not be pushed out of the starting line-up any time soon, but Slot wants the Liverpool board to offload Endo this winter to partially fund the capture of a top-flight alternative.
Possible
Liverpool were eager to sign Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in recent years. transfer window. However, the Spaniard decided to stay with the La Liga team rather than move on.
The Anfield giants opted not to pursue an alternative target and it has proven to be a blessing in disguise as Gravenberch has become an integral part of Slot's initial plans this season.
The former Ajax graduate has barely put a foot wrong in the first two months of the campaign, but Slot may want a solid competitor. He doesn't seem to like Endo, who was a surprise signing from Stuttgart last year.
Liverpool spent £16 million to get the Japanese star and they may have difficulty recovering the full fee. However, a £10m sale would be helpful for the Reds as they search for a quality young replacement for Gravenberch.
Since Gravenberch is doing so well this season, Slot may want a promising young talent who is willing to wait for his opportunities rather than someone who may demand regular playing time from the start.
