Expected window: January 2027
Endrick to Arsenal FC
Last update: 27 days ago
Evidence score
Arsenal eyeing a January loan for Real Madrid's Endrick. The Brazilian centre‑forward’s contract runs to 2030. Real Madrid’s stance remains unclear.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 6 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record18/25
70% estimated accuracy (5 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent6/10
Last update 27 days ago
Score capped at 30: a single source is a lead, not a signal
What we know
Arsenal eyeing a January loan for Real Madrid's Endrick. The Brazilian centre‑forward’s contract runs to 2030. Real Madrid’s stance remains unclear.
talkSPORT first reported on 28 Aug that Arsenal had made an official approach to test Mourinho. TEAMtalk said on 19 Sep that lines of communication stayed open. FootballTransfers on 5 Oct claimed Real Madrid would only sanction a loan, no buy‑option. On 6‑7 Oct, MSN and EPL Index said Real Madrid still deciding on a sale, not ready to sell, while MSN reiterated Arsenal’s continued interest in a January loan.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 28 Aug 2026, talkSPORT, repeating another outlet.
- 1 independent source behind it (TEAMtalk); 6 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- No Tier 1-2 source stands behind it, so the score is capped at 30.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to AS, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 27 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAMtalk 01/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal are showing interest in a January deal for Endrick Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| TEAMtalk 19/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Lines of communication between Arsenal and Endrick's representatives have remained open Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 14/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal could emerge as an option for Endrick in the January transfer window, with initial contacts between the two clubs in late August suggesting the Premier League giants are keeping a close eye on the situation. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites talkSPORT |
| MSN 07/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal are reportedly exploring a sensational January loan move for Real Madrid forward Endrick Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| MSN 06/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Real Madrid are deciding on selling Endrick to Arsenal as the forward grows frustrated and Arsenal show interest. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| MSN 06/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | The representatives of Endrick have made their unhappiness crystal clear in a crunch meeting with Real Madrid Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| EPL Index 06/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Real Madrid have made their call on Endrick, and it is a firm one. Despite the forward's growing frustration and sustained Premier League interest, the Spanish giants are not prepared to sell. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| FootballTransfers 05/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Real Madrid are willing to finalise a loan deal for Endrick in January, although they are currently against the idea of including a buy-option clause in any agreement. Stage: contact | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| CaughtOffside 05/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Real Madrid remain unwilling to consider a permanent departure and would only sanction a January loan with no option to buy. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| CaughtOffside 19/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal are reportedly keeping an eye on the Endrick transfer situation as he plans talks with Real Madrid over his future Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| talkSPORT 28/08/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal hold Endrick talks to test Jose Mourinho's resolve over Real Madrid wonderkid after making an official approach Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
Timeline
- 07 Oct 2026 · MSNArsenal are reportedly exploring a sensational January loan move for Real Madrid forward Endrick
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · MSNReal Madrid are deciding on selling Endrick to Arsenal as the forward grows frustrated and Arsenal show interest.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · MSNThe representatives of Endrick have made their unhappiness crystal clear in a crunch meeting with Real Madrid
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · EPL IndexReal Madrid have made their call on Endrick, and it is a firm one. Despite the forward's growing frustration and sustained Premier League interest, the Spanish giants are not prepared to sell.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 05 Oct 2026 · FootballTransfersReal Madrid are willing to finalise a loan deal for Endrick in January, although they are currently against the idea of including a buy-option clause in any agreement.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: contact
- 05 Oct 2026 · CaughtOffsideReal Madrid remain unwilling to consider a permanent departure and would only sanction a January loan with no option to buy.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 01 Oct 2026 · TEAMtalkArsenal are showing interest in a January deal for Endrick
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 19 Sept 2026 · CaughtOffsideArsenal are reportedly keeping an eye on the Endrick transfer situation as he plans talks with Real Madrid over his future
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 19 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkLines of communication between Arsenal and Endrick's representatives have remained open
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 14 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsArsenal could emerge as an option for Endrick in the January transfer window, with initial contacts between the two clubs in late August suggesting the Premier League giants are keeping a close eye on the situation.
Repeats reporting attributed to talkSPORT. Stage: interest
- 28 Aug 2026 · talkSPORTArsenal hold Endrick talks to test Jose Mourinho's resolve over Real Madrid wonderkid after making an official approach
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
Does Arsenal need him?
Centre-Forward: the strikers Arsenal already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current strikers (2)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Havertz | Centre-Forward | 26 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Viktor Gyökeres | Centre-Forward | 28 | 30 Jun 2030 |
Recent signings in this position
- Viktor Gyökeres (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · from Sporting CP · €69.87m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 28 Aug 2026
- Latest report
- 07 Oct 2026 (26 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Also linked with
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
- Age
- 20
- Agent
- Roc Nation Sports
Photo: YantsImages, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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