Liverpool reject Wataru Endo bid as the Reds’ summer dealings remain quiet

New manager Arne Slot is using the US tournament to assess his squad ahead of Liverpool making new signings. If Endo had been sold, he would certainly have to be replaced, although Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones have both played that role.

Marseille signed Mason Greenwood from Manchester United this summer, while they also brought in midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg on loan from Tottenham and Ismael Kone from Watford.

Meanwhile, Harvey Elliott believes Lee Carsley could be ready to step up and take over the leadership of England’s senior team. The Liverpool striker would also be hoping it would open the door for him to break into the Three Lions squad as he still awaits a first call-up.

Elliott, 21, played under Carsley as England U21s won the European Championships last summer. The Kop midfielder came off the bench in the final as England beat Spain to win the trophy.

Now Carsley’s name is in the frame to follow in Gareth Southgate’s footsteps and be promoted to the senior side. Eddie Howe and Graham Potter appear to be the main contenders with Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp fanciful hopes for some Three Lions supporters.

There were questions as to whether the former Everton and Republic of Ireland midfielder would be ready for such a big role. But Elliott has no doubt he would be capable of handling what is one of the biggest jobs in the game.

He said: “Lee is an incredible manager and an unbelievable guy. He is ready to step forward. There have been plenty of big clubs sniffing around him and credit to him and his coach.

“Whenever I step on the pitch for England, I have the freedom to enjoy my football. I feel he is ready. There are conversations for them (at the FA).”

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