Arsenal are reportedly in discussions with Real Madrid regarding a potential transfer for striker Endrick. The Gunners are actively seeking to strengthen their attacking options before the current transfer window closes, having already signed Christos Tzolis following the departure of Leandro Trossard earlier this summer. The club is also monitoring the situation surrounding Gabriel Martinelli, who has drawn interest from Al-Hilal and Galatasaray, and would require a replacement should he depart.
The move for the 20-year-old Endrick follows Arsenal’s unsuccessful attempt to sign his teammate, Vinicius Jr. That pursuit ended after the winger signed a new contract with the Spanish giants that runs until 2032. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has recently addressed the future of the Brazilian forward, though the player is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and missed the opening two matches of the season.
Endrick, who joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras in 2024, has made 40 senior appearances for the club, tallying seven goals and one assist. His development included a loan spell at Olympique Lyon starting in January, where he impressed with eight goals and eight assists across 21 appearances.
The two clubs are set to cross paths in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league stage, with Arsenal hosting the Spanish side. This fixture serves as a rematch of the 2024-25 quarter-finals, where Arsenal secured a 3-0 home victory—highlighted by two Declan Rice free-kicks and a goal from Mikel Merino—before winning the return leg at the Bernabeu 2-1.
Beyond the Real Madrid clash, Arsenal’s Champions League schedule includes home matches against Borussia Dortmund, Lille, and FC Sabah, along with away trips to face Bayern Munich, Real Betis, Napoli, and Slavia Praha. Real Madrid’s remaining schedule features home games against Inter Milan, PSV Eindhoven, RB Leipzig, and LASK, with away fixtures against Roma, Shakhtar Donetsk, and AEK Athens. The report also notes that the Gunners are now targeting his compatriot and teammate Endrick, according to talkSPORT. The report also notes that the Gunners are looking to sign another attacker before Deadline Day. The report also notes that however, Gabriel Martinelli has also been linked with an exit, with Al-Hilal and Galatasaray interested in signing him. The report also notes that the Premier League giants will look to replace him if he leaves. The report also notes that he is currently out of action due to a hamstring injury and didn’t feature in Los Blancos’ opening two games.
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