The upcoming summer transfer window wouldn’t be complete without a massive tug-of-war over one of the world’s brightest young talents.
Right now, that spotlight is firmly locked onto 19-year-old Brazilian sensation Endrick.
According to TEAMtalk, Premier League heavyweights, specifically Arsenal and Chelsea, have recently made formal enquiries about the striker’s availability.
But if the Gunners were hoping to pull off a sensational summer heist to bolster their attack, they are completely out of luck.
Real Madrid have made their stance crystal clear: Endrick is absolutely not for sale.
After struggling to find regular minutes under former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso during the first half of the campaign, the teenager actively pushed for a temporary move and joined Lyon in the winter window.
Endrick has revived his career in France
Since arriving at Lyon on loan in January, he has been absolutely electric. By racking up seven goals and seven assists in just 18 appearances across all competitions, Endrick has completely reignited the massive hype surrounding his long-term potential.
That kind of elite, explosive production is exactly why Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing Arsenal viewed him as a perfect, high-upside fit for their squad.
Despite the massive financial pull of the English top flight, Real Madrid are ruthlessly slamming the door shut.
Sources confirm that the Spanish giants have directly informed both Arsenal and Chelsea that the Brazilian will be returning to the Bernabeu, as he is firmly part of their first-team plans for next season.
Arsenal target is not for sale by Real Madrid
Club president Florentino Perez still fiercely maintains his belief that Madrid signed the absolute best young player in world football, effectively turning any potential exit into a total non-starter.
Perhaps the biggest hurdle for Arsenal is the player himself. Even if Madrid were somehow willing to negotiate, Endrick is completely eager to stay and fight for his place in the Spanish capital.
He genuinely believes that proving himself on the grandest stage with Los Blancos is the best way to secure his international future, and he wants at least one more solid opportunity to establish himself as a regular.
Real Madrid are simply not in the business of losing control over their most prized young assets.
If the Gunners want to add some serious firepower to their attacking lines this summer, they will have to cross Endrick’s name off their wishlist and quickly move on to more realistic targets.
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