LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool eye Endo after Caicedo, Lavia snubs

The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Liverpool turn to Stuttgart’s Endo

Liverpool are set to sign VfB Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo, according to Fabrizio Romano.

A deal worth €18 million ($19.6m) has been agreed by both clubs, with the 30-year-old Japan international having also accepted personal terms to make the switch to Anfield.

He will undergo his medical on Thursday ahead of the move becoming official where the Reds could look to work swiftly in order to register him in time for Saturday’s Premier League home clash against AFC Bournemouth.

Endo was a standout star at the World Cup for Japan in Qatar last December, and fills the need in manager Jurgen Klopp’s side for a defensive midfielder.

Liverpool had previously agreed a fee with Brighton worth £111m to sign Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo before Chelsea landed him for £100m, plus £15m in add-ons. Liverpool were also interested in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, but sources told ESPN that the Belgian youngster will also join the Blues in a deal worth up to £58m.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Two Premier League clubs are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapié, says CBS journalist Ben Jacobs. The 21-year-old has established himself as a regular starter in manager Xabi Alonso’s side, having made 30 Bundesliga appearances last season. Hincapie, who is also a senior international player for Ecuador, has previously been linked with Tottenham Hotspur.

– Juventus remain keen on Sassuolo winger Domenico Berardi, writes Calciomercato. It is reported that any offers below €30m for the 29-year-old will be dismissed by the Serie A club, where he is considered a key player. Berardi contributed to 19 goals in 26…