Real Madrid forward Endrick is reportedly considering his future at the club, leading to interest from several Premier League teams. The Brazil international, who spent last season on loan at Lyon, is said to be frustrated with his prospects for first-team football at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Sources indicate that Endrick’s representatives have contacted a number of English clubs regarding a potential move. While Real Madrid‘s preference is for another loan without a purchase option, several interested clubs would only consider a deal that includes an option to buy the player.
Premier League clubs in contact
A host of Premier League clubs have reportedly held discussions concerning Endrick’s situation. Among them are Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Fulham. Chelsea has also maintained its long-standing interest in the forward.
Aston Villa and Roma have specifically expressed interest in a loan deal for the forward. Endrick’s camp is currently in dialogue with Real Madrid to explore potential exit options, with England emerging as his preferred destination if he leaves Spain.
Endrick’s situation at Real Madrid
After a productive loan spell with Lyon, Endrick had hoped to secure a regular role at Real Madrid. However, the club’s acquisition of Carlos Espi as a back-up striker and the new long-term contract for Vinicius Junior have reportedly complicated his pathway to consistent playing time.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly reluctant to part ways with Endrick, who joined the club in December 2022 in a deal valued at €70 million. Despite the player’s concerns, Real Madrid‘s primary interest remains another loan arrangement, similar to his time at Lyon, which would not include a purchase option.
This loan model would appeal to clubs like Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Fulham. However, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea have indicated they would only consider a move if it involved an option to make the transfer permanent. Discussions between Endrick’s representatives and Real Madrid are ongoing to find common ground.
Other transfer market developments
In other transfer news, England striker Harry Kane, 33, is expected to extend his contract with Bayern Munich until 2029. Arsenal has reportedly contacted the representatives of Bradley Barcola, 23, from Paris St-Germain, aiming to intercept Liverpool‘s move for the France forward.
England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, is committed to revitalizing his career at Manchester United after returning from a loan spell with Barcelona. Liverpool might allow Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, 27, to join Tottenham if they secure one of their attacking targets.
Crystal Palace has initiated discussions to sign Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara, 22, from Monaco. Additionally, Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs pursuing Club Brugge‘s Belgium left-back Joaquin Seys, 21. Hector Fort, 20, has been informed he can leave Barcelona this summer, with Everton and Fulham reportedly interested in the Spanish right-back.
Fulham has reached an agreement to sign Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles, 22, from Southampton in a deal potentially worth up to a significant sum. Scottish striker Robbie Ure, 22, is set to join Sevilla from Swedish league leaders IK Sirius for a fee. Sheffield United has made an improved offer for Leicester City‘s Australia centre-back Harry Souttar, 27.
Arsenal and Tottenham had previously shown interest in Barcelona‘s Ferran Torres, 26, before the Spain forward agreed personal terms with Paris St-Germain.
Source: bbc.co.uk
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