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Two Premier League giants make late entry in race for exit-bound Real Madrid starlet
Real Madrid are not expected to make any moves in the upcoming January transfer window, barring the exit of Endrick.
Although the club do not understand Xabi Alonso’s decision not to play the Brazilian, they have accepted the player’s request for a six-month loan exit.
Endrick wants to secure regular game-time during the second half of the season in order to seal a place in the Brazil squad for the upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup.
The youngster was widely expected to join Olympique Lyon after the turn of the year, but it appears a new set of suitors has emerged in the race to sign the Real Madrid star.
Liverpool and Tottenham emerge as suitors
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Premier League giants Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as potential suitors for Endrick heading into the January transfer window.
Both clubs are desperately looking for attacking reinforcements, with Liverpool, in particular, struggling due to the injury of Alexander Isak.
As a result, they have set their sights on Endrick, who could fancy the idea of playing for one of the biggest teams in Europe.
Tottenham are another club emerging as a suitor for the young Brazilian, especially after one of their former players, Sandro, urged the club to sign the Real Madrid star.
“He needs to come to Tottenham. We’re going to help him, and he’ll help us too. I need to call him.
“I think it would be good for Endrick, but any big Premier League club like Tottenham, and especially Tottenham, that can guarantee him a game where he can express himself and be happy, that’s where he needs to go,” Sandro said in a recent interview.
The coming weeks, therefore, could prove to be interesting as Real Madrid look to finalise the loan deal for Endrick.
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’
Vinicius Jr.’s difficult start in front of goal continued against Elche, and the Real Madrid forward did not need anyone to tell him he had missed another chance to make the difference.
The Brazilian finished the night without a goal despite having chances to get on the scoresheet, while his teammates could only watch from the bench as opportunities went begging.
Jose Mourinho had already identified the problem before kick-off, bluntly pointing to the issue facing his forward, stating, “He’s missing the goal.”
Vini offered an equally frank assessment afterwards.
Rather than hide from another frustrating evening, he accepted responsibility on social media: “The goals will come back; I can’t miss that much…”
Two chances, no finish for Vinicius
Vinicius had two particularly clear openings against Elche, but neither produced the finish Real Madrid needed from their star forward.
The first arrived when he found himself one-on-one with the opposition goalkeeper.
Instead of finding the net, Vinicius caught the ball with the tip of his foot and sent his effort wide. Arda Guler was available during the move and called for the ball, but Vini backed himself to finish the chance.
He had another opportunity after the interval, this time following an excellent pass from Guler during a quick Real Madrid transition. Again, though, Vinicius could not find the target.
His evening ended in the 68th minute, with Mourinho deciding the Brazilian was tired and turning his attention towards Sunday’s Atletico Madrid derby.
Mourinho has a bigger decision to make
The numbers show why Vinicius’ finishing has become a talking point. He managed five shots against Elche, but only one was on target and none found the net.
After seven appearances this season, the Brazilian has scored just once, which is a striking return for a player Real Madrid rely upon to provide a major share of their attacking threat.
Ultimately, though, Real Madrid found another route to victory, with Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi providing the goals in the 3-2 comeback.
