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Arsenal renew interest in Real Madrid wonderkid after Martinelli exit – report
Arsenal’s search for attacking reinforcements has brought Endrick back into the picture, with the Premier League club making fresh enquiries about the Real Madrid forward.
According to Graeme Bailey, Arsenal have renewed their interest in the Brazilian after making contact with Real Madrid over his availability.
The development comes as the Gunners assess their options following the departure of Gabriel Martinelli to Al-Hilal, creating space in Mikel Arteta’s attacking plans.
Endrick’s future at the Santiago Bernabéu has been a subject of interest throughout the summer.
His representatives explored the possibility of a move to England earlier in the window, contacting several Premier League clubs.
As per the journalist, Arsenal were among the teams approached, alongside Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Fulham.
Real Madrid, for their part, made their position clear: they see Endrick remaining at the club.
Arsenal revisit Endrick after Martinelli exit
It is said that the Gunners had already discussed Endrick with Real Madrid earlier in the summer during conversations involving Vinicius Jr., who later renewed his contract with Los Blancos.
Those discussions also included enquiries about Arda Guler and Endrick has now emerged again as a potential option.
Notably, the Brazilian is aware that Arsenal represent a possible destination.
The prospect of joining one of Europe’s biggest clubs, while potentially having a clearer route to regular first-team football, is understood to appeal to him.
However, that does not mean a move is close, particularly given Mourinho’s preference to keep the forward in Madrid.
Mourinho’s stance could be decisive for Real Madrid
Endrick has been one of the young players whose role at Real Madrid has attracted attention, especially with the competition for attacking places at the Bernabeu.
Another temporary move had previously been considered as one possible solution, allowing him to gain regular experience elsewhere.
Mourinho’s arrival, however, changed that calculation.
The Real Madrid coach has made it clear that he wants Endrick in his squad, which gives the club a strong reason to resist approaches.
Arsenal may be able to offer the promise of a different sporting situation, but any potential move would ultimately require Madrid to reconsider their current position.
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Fulham end interest in Real Madrid midfield prodigy, eye another La Fabrica talent – report
According to MARCA, Fulham have ended their interest in signing Thiago Pitarch from Real Madrid.
The young La Fabrica midfield prospect was one of the potential signings Alvaro Arbeloa had identified to strengthen his new project in London after already raiding the club for Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios.
Real Madrid unwilling to let Thiago leave
However, Real Madrid’s firm refusal to even negotiate his departure has made the deal impossible.
At Valdebebas, there is a clear belief in the midfielder’s potential. Thiago is currently in the final stages of his recovery after suffering an injury following his return from the European Under-19 Championship, which Spain won in Wales.
That injury has prevented the youngster from joining Jose Mourinho’s first-team group. Rather than considering a departure, however, the Portuguese coach intends to count on him throughout the season.
Initially, Thiago will split his minutes between Castilla, where he remains registered despite being a first-team player in every other respect, and the senior squad.
The aim is to gradually rebuild his fitness after an injury that will have kept him out for almost two months. Real Madrid’s plan is for him to return progressively and be ready when Mourinho needs him.
Arbeloa knows the value of Real Madrid’s academy
From Fulham’s perspective, Arbeloa had already successfully recruited from Real Madrid this summer.
Gonzalo, who has scored in each of his last two matches for the English side, and Cesar Palacios both moved to Craven Cottage in deals that brought €50 million into Real Madrid’s coffers.
Arbeloa knows the talent available in Real Madrid’s academy and has not hesitated to turn to players he already knows as he builds his new project.
Manuel Angel emerges as the alternative
With Thiago now off the table, Fulham have turned their attention elsewhere.
The London club are considering Manuel Angel, another Castilla midfielder whom Arbeloa gave opportunities to towards the end of last season.
As previously reported, Cadiz have entered the race for the midfielder with a €4 million proposal, meaning Fulham would have to match that figure to take the player to England.
The competition for Manuel Angel could therefore add another layer of intrigue to the final days of the transfer window.
