Arsenal open talks with Real Madrid over Endrick transfer

Arsenal have made a fresh approach for Real Madrid forward Endrick as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attack before the transfer window closes.

The Gunners have renewed their interest in the 20-year-old after previously discussing his situation with Real Madrid earlier in the summer.

Arsenal are now testing whether the Spanish giants could reconsider their stance on the Brazilian despite Jose Mourinho publicly insisting that he wants Endrick to remain at the Bernabeu.

🚨 BREAKING: Arsenal have held initial TALKS with Real Madrid about a potential MOVE for Endrick. @alex_crook pic.twitter.com/8ORwoqVrAt

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Arsenal make fresh Endrick approach

talkSPORT reports that Arsenal have initiated discussions with Real Madrid and made an approach over a potential move for Endrick.

TEAMtalk also reports that Real Madrid sources have confirmed fresh enquiries from Arsenal.

The Gunners previously asked about Endrick while holding discussions with Madrid over attacking options earlier in the window.

Arsenal’s renewed move comes as their forward line continues to change during the final days of the summer market.

Gabriel Martinelli is moving closer to completing his transfer to Al Hilal, while Gabriel Jesus’ future is also uncertain after he missed first-team training on Thursday.

Those situations were among the six major Arsenal transfer decisions facing Arteta and Andrea Berta heading into the final week of the window.

Real Madrid remain an obvious obstacle to any deal.

Mourinho recently made his position clear when discussing Endrick’s future.

“I’m not going to loan him out or sell him.”

The Madrid manager said he enjoys working with the Brazilian and believes he possesses qualities that can be important to his team.

Endrick has yet to feature this season because of injury, and TEAMtalk reports that those close to the player have concerns over how significant a role he will receive once fit.

Arsenal are therefore testing whether there is an opportunity to change Madrid’s position before the window closes.

There is no agreement or Arsenal bid reported at this stage, but the fresh approach represents a significant step beyond simply monitoring Endrick’s situation.