Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has weighed in on the future of Wataru Endo, suggesting Celtic would be a better destination than Fulham if the Japanese international leaves Anfield this January.

Soccer Football – AFC Asian Cup – Quarter-Final – Iran v Japan – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar – February 3, 2024 Japan’s Wataru Endo in action with Iran’s Saman Ghoddos REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari

Endo, who joined Liverpool from Stuttgart last summer, has found first-team opportunities limited. Speculation has mounted over a potential move away from Merseyside, with some reports linking the defensive midfielder to both Fulham and Celtic.

Speaking to BestOffShoreSportsbook, Hamann praised Endo’s ability and explained why Celtic’s style of play would suit the player better than Fulham’s.

“I think Wataru Endo is a very smart player and he is at his best in a good team where you can rely on the players ahead of you.

“Celtic are of course more dominant than Fulham so I think they would be a better option for him.

“Having said that, the Liverpool squad is functioning and I would be keen for him to stay at the club. He is a great reader of the game and passer of the ball.

“I can see a lot of teams being interested and I wish him all the best whatever happens.”

While Hamann’s endorsement of Celtic is intriguing, a move to Glasgow seems unlikely.

Endo’s transfer fee, reported to be in the region of £10 million, coupled with his Premier League-level wages, would likely be a stumbling block for the Hoops.

Additionally, with Callum McGregor and Reo Hatate well-established in the midfield, and players like Arne Engels growing into their roles, it’s unclear if Celtic would make such a significant financial outlay for a 30-year-old midfielder with Luke McCowan and Paulo Bernardo also pushing for a place in the line up.

The rumour mill on social media has hinted at Celtic being interested in Endo, but there’s been no concrete evidence to support the claims.

Fulham, with their Premier League status and financial clout, would be a more realistic option should Endo decide to leave Liverpool. However, as Hamann suggests, Celtic’s style of play might offer the midfielder a better opportunity to shine if a deal were somehow to be struck.

1 COMMENT

  1. Better get their Asian market scouts get them new players. Anger managed well when here. He pointed, they came, most of them, they worked with Anger in Asia. He knew Celtics suits had short arms long pockets.

    Worked then, works now, could possibly work again.

    Get scouring the Asian market. Before it explodes, into a European type sales one.

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