Brazilian Endrick is reassessing his future with Real Madrid after feeling frustrated by his limited opportunities with the first team, at a time when his representatives have begun sounding out a number of Premier League clubs about the possibility of his transfer during the current transfer window.
The Brazilian striker, who turned 20 last month, had hoped to return to the Santiago Bernabéu this summer ready to compete for a regular starting spot, following his standout performances during his loan spell at Lyon last season.
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However, the Royal club’s calculations have changed significantly in recent weeks after signing Carlos Espi to bolster the striker position and completing a deal worth over £100 million to bring in Yan Diomande, alongside extending Vinícius Júnior’s contract for a long period, which has made Endrick feel that his path to regular playing time has become much more difficult.
Old option
According to the "teamtalk" network, this prompted the striker and his entourage to begin examining their next move, with his representatives, in coordination with intermediaries, assessing the possibility of a move to another club, with the Premier League considered Endrick’s preferred destination should he leave Spain.
A move to England was an option Endrick had seriously considered before choosing to join Real Madrid, and the idea of playing in the Premier League remains highly appealing to him.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have long been interested in Endrick and have re-established contact regarding a potential deal. Clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Fulham have also entered talks about the Brazilian striker’s situation.
Despite the wide circle of interested parties, any deal will ultimately depend on Real Madrid’s stance, at a time when Endrick’s entourage has already begun discussions with the Spanish club’s management regarding the possible shape of his departure.
Florentino Pérez remains one of the young player’s biggest admirers and does not wish to part with the Endrick project at the Santiago Bernabéu, despite the player’s growing concerns about his playing opportunities.
Real Madrid prefers a loan
Real Madrid’s preferred option is to loan Endrick out again, similar to the agreement that took him to Lyon last season, without an option to buy. This model appears suitable for clubs such as Tottenham, Aston Villa and Fulham, which would be open to signing the player on those terms.
By contrast, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have made clear they would not seriously consider the deal unless it includes a purchase option.
Negotiations between all parties continue, with Endrick’s representatives maintaining talks with Real Madrid over the weekend in an effort to reach a mutually acceptable arrangement.
