Expected window: January 2027
Endrick to Aston Villa
Last update: 22 days ago
Evidence score
Cadena SER broke on 6 Oct that Aston Villa have set their sights on Endrick as a potential loan destination for January, with the Brazilian considering an exit to secure Champions League minutes. His contract runs to 2030.
- Independent sources30/40
3 independent sources (max 4); 3 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
42% estimated accuracy (4 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent7/10
Last update 22 days ago
What we know
Cadena SER broke on 6 Oct that Aston Villa have set their sights on Endrick as a potential loan destination for January, with the Brazilian considering an exit to secure Champions League minutes. His contract runs to 2030.
The story began 6 Oct when Cadena SER reported Villa's interest and Endrick's openness to a move; Yahoo Sports and Sports Mole echoed it same day. On 7 Oct, an Unknown source piece, Yahoo Sports and Football365 all picked up the Cadena SER report, adding Arsenal as rivals for the loan. Football Insider then claimed on 11 Oct that Villa are "very much interested" and could move in January; Yahoo Sports repeated that line, attributing it to Football Insider.
No source says a formal offer has been made, per Football Insider.
Key findings
- First report: 6 Oct 2026, Yahoo Sports.
- 3 independent sources behind it (Yahoo Sports, Cadena SER, Football Insider); 3 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 1 post from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Best-rated independent source: Yahoo Sports.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 22 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Sports 11/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Aston Villa are plotting a move to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick in the January window. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 07/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Aston Villa are among the leading contenders to sign Endrick on loan in January. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 07/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Endrick is being linked with Aston Villa again ahead of January Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 06/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Aston Villa have emerged as top contenders for a January loan move for Endrick. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 06/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Aston Villa are emerging as the leading candidate for Endrick's potential January loan move from Real Madrid. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Football Insider 11/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | It does seem that Aston Villa are very much interested in Endrick if he becomes available, and they could look to sign him in January. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Cadena SER 06/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Aston Villa has set its sights on Endrick as a potential loan destination, with the Brazilian considering a move to play Champions League. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Cadena SER 06/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Endrick evaluates exit from Real Madrid and Aston Villa appears as main loan option Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Football365 07/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Cadena SER reports Real Madrid’s Endrick is a player Villa have their sights set on, and it’s believed a move to Villa Park is gaining traction. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Cadena SER |
| Unknown source 07/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Aston Villa are competing with Arsenal to sign Endrick from Real Madrid Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| Sports Mole 06/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Endrick pushing for a loan exit in January, with Aston Villa the frontrunner, but no formal negotiations have begun. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Cadena SER |
| Unverified MSN post 12/10/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Aston Villa are looking at signing Real Madrid striker Endrick Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
Timeline
- 12 Oct 2026 · Unverified MSN postAston Villa are looking at signing Real Madrid striker Endrick
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 11 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsAston Villa are plotting a move to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick in the January window.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 11 Oct 2026 · Football InsiderIt does seem that Aston Villa are very much interested in Endrick if he becomes available, and they could look to sign him in January.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 07 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsAston Villa are among the leading contenders to sign Endrick on loan in January.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 07 Oct 2026 · Unknown sourceAston Villa are competing with Arsenal to sign Endrick from Real Madrid
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 07 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsEndrick is being linked with Aston Villa again ahead of January
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 07 Oct 2026 · Football365Cadena SER reports Real Madrid’s Endrick is a player Villa have their sights set on, and it’s believed a move to Villa Park is gaining traction.
Repeats reporting attributed to Cadena SER. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · Cadena SERAston Villa has set its sights on Endrick as a potential loan destination, with the Brazilian considering a move to play Champions League.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · Cadena SEREndrick evaluates exit from Real Madrid and Aston Villa appears as main loan option
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · Sports MoleEndrick pushing for a loan exit in January, with Aston Villa the frontrunner, but no formal negotiations have begun.
Repeats reporting attributed to Cadena SER. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsAston Villa have emerged as top contenders for a January loan move for Endrick.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsAston Villa are emerging as the leading candidate for Endrick's potential January loan move from Real Madrid.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Aston Villa need him?
Centre-Forward: the strikers Aston Villa 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 (3)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Jackson | Centre-Forward | 25 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Brian Madjo | Centre-Forward | 16 | 30 Jun 2032 |
| Tammy Abraham | Centre-Forward | 29 | 30 Jun 2030 |
Recent signings in this position
- Nicolas Jackson (Centre-Forward)2026/27 · from Chelsea FC · €55.50m
- Donyell Malen (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at AS Roma
- Tammy Abraham (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · from Beşiktaş JK · €22.00m
- Brian Madjo (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · from FC Metz · €12.00m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 06 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 12 Oct 2026 (21 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.
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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