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Arsenal plotting summer move for young talent nearing Real Madrid return – report
The future of Endrick is beginning to attract serious attention across Europe, with Arsenal now closely monitoring the situation of the Real Madrid forward.
According to recent updates from Caught Offside, the Premier League side is actively assessing attacking options ahead of the summer window, and Endrick has emerged as a player of significant interest.
Before diving into Arsenal’s plans, it is important to understand the context behind their search.
Despite making a high-profile investment in Viktor Gyokeres, there are still lingering doubts about whether he can consistently deliver the goals required to mount a serious Premier League title challenge.
At the same time, the expected departure of Gabriel Jesus has further accelerated the need for reinforcements in attack and this is where Endrick enters the picture.
What’s the story?
Seen as a versatile forward capable of operating centrally or in wider roles, the Brazilian fits the profile that manager Mikel Arteta is targeting.
What has strengthened his appeal even further is his recent form.
After struggling for consistent minutes under Xabi Alonso at Madrid, Endrick’s loan spell at Olympique Lyonnais has completely changed the narrative around him.
The 19-year-old has rediscovered his sharpness in front of goal, delivering a string of decisive performances that have quickly put him back on the radar of top clubs.
His impact in Ligue 1 has not just been about goals, but about influence, stepping up in key moments and showing the kind of composure expected from a far more experienced player.
What about Real Madrid?
As far as Real Madrid are concerned, they have no intention of selling Endrick, especially after witnessing his development in France.
He remains a key part of their long-term project, and there is a strong belief that he can play an important role in the future. However, the reality of squad competition cannot be ignored.
Breaking into Madrid’s starting XI is notoriously difficult, particularly in a team filled with established attacking stars.
In contrast, a move to Arsenal could offer him regular first-team football, something that is crucial at this stage of his career.
And that is where the dilemma lies, especially for the young Brazilian.
Jose Mourinho is looking for solutions to Real Madrid’s problems, and the extended international break has given him time to analyse the team in depth.
Now, according to Defensa Central, one of the conclusions from his assessment concerns Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Bernardo Silva and Arda Guler, the players Mourinho believes should be central to the team’s football.
Although they operate in different positions, the manager wants all four to take a step forward on the pitch.
He wants them to push their lines higher and move closer to the opposition penalty area, believing this would help Real Madrid both defensively and offensively.
Mourinho wants to pin opponents inside their own box
Mourinho wants Real Madrid’s play to go through Bellingham, Valverde, Bernardo and Guler, but he has also asked them to start creating attacks much closer to the opposition area and to link up more closely with the forwards.
The idea is to make the team more compact in possession and force opponents deeper into their own half.
If Real Madrid’s midfield can build play much higher up the pitch, opponents will have to retreat. That would allow Mourinho’s side to improve their pressing, make it more effective and increase the volume of attacks.
As a result, Real Madrid should create considerably more opportunities to score.
A compact Real Madrid for 90 minutes
Mourinho wants his team to stay together and remain compact throughout the full 90 minutes, rather than doing so only in short periods.
Defensively, this would reduce the spaces available for opponents to build their attacks and could force them to play more directly, looking to exploit the space behind the defensive line.
That is an area where the pace and defensive ability of Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries, alongside Aurelien Tchouameni, can provide protection.
The same compactness could also benefit Real Madrid in attack by keeping opponents pinned back. Mourinho wants to use the quality of his players to create a greater number of dangerous situations.
Mourinho’s idea is that Real Madrid’s most talented players must push the team forward and help them put opponents under pressure much closer to the box.
