"Wataru Endo has been cleared by the club for talks. He flew to England for a medical check and wasn't in training today," Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness said when asked about his player's talks with Liverpool.
"At the age of 30, he now has the opportunity to join Liverpool in the Premier League. It's a dream of his.
"From the club's point of view, we speak of an economically good package. From a sporting point of view, of course, I'm not thrilled.
"Wataru is an important player both athletically and personally. He's our captain. He has made 99 of 102 possible Bundesliga games. He was always there in important moments."
According to several sources, Liverpool have agreed a deal worth less than €20m for the Stuttgart and Japan captain.
Endo is an unexpected target for the Reds who desperately need a defensive midfielder. Considering the price tag, there's a chance Liverpool could make at least one more signing before the transfer window ends on September 1.
