Arsenal have kept communication channels open over Endrick, with the Real Madrid forward emerging as a live possibility ahead of the January transfer window. According to TeamTalk, the Brazilian’s representatives are now exploring options after a lack of regular minutes in Madrid, and the Gunners remain firmly in the conversation.
This is a situation that appears to be moving carefully rather than dramatically, but there are multiple strands worth watching. Arsenal are understood to be willing to offer the 20-year-old a fresh opportunity in north London, while Real Madrid continue to signal that they would prefer to retain the player. The key issue, as so often in these cases, is likely to be deal structure.
Endrick transfer hinges on loan structure
The central detail in this developing story is Arsenal’s preferred formula. The report states that Arsenal “would consider a loan with an option to buy”, and that point could be decisive if discussions progress. Real Madrid, for their part, are described as favouring a temporary arrangement that brings the player back to the Santiago Bernabeu.
That divergence matters. AC Milan and Roma are also said to be pushing for Endrick, but their proposals would be based on a loan without an option to buy. Arsenal’s position is different, and potentially more attractive to the player’s camp if they are seeking “a longer-term route away from Madrid.”
For Arsenal, there is logic in that stance. A straight loan can solve a short-term problem, but an option creates leverage and clarity. If Endrick settles quickly, performs well and sees his future in the Premier League, Arsenal would be better placed to act decisively. If not, risk is reduced. In a market where elite young forwards are increasingly difficult to access, that is an understandable approach.
Real Madrid stance remains firm
Real Madrid’s public and internal position remains consistent. The Spanish club “do not want to lose the forward”, and Jose…
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