Chelsea have entered the chase for Tottenham Hotspur target Endrick.
Chelsea have entered the chase for Tottenham Hotspur target Endrick
Tottenham Hotspur have reappeared in the mix as Real Madrid decide how to handle Endrick’s next step, and the situation is becoming more complicated by the week as the Spanish club assesses the impact of his limited minutes.
Los Blancos have given him very little LaLiga action aside from a brief outing against Valencia, and that lack of involvement has created new urgency with the World Cup approaching. Meanwhile, reports from DefensaCentral via Fichajes indicate that Madrid now accept he needs a loan spell in January to build rhythm, and Lyon appear close to securing that move after weeks of talks.
Chelsea have also entered the chase late on, which now forces the Merengues to weigh stability against competitive prestige. Lyon can offer regular minutes, a steady environment, and Europa League football, an ideal setup for developing a young talent. The Blues, on the other hand, bring reputation and top-level competition, but their crowded attack could limit Endrick’s playing time and risk repeating the very issue Madrid want to avoid.
Should Spurs re-enter the race?
Tottenham have been linked with a move for Endrick
Tottenham could see Chelsea’s late push as a reason to re-enter the chase, and although the Lilywhites had stepped back from the pursuit earlier, the current situation gives them an opportunity to reconsider their stance. Their frontline has lacked sharpness for long stretches, and Endrick would add pace, aggression, and movement that align well with Thomas Frank’s ideas.
Frank would likely use him as a mobile central striker who presses with conviction, stretches defences, and drives into space, much like Ivan Toney once did for him at Brentford. This setup would offer Endrick a clearly defined role from the outset.
Additionally, the Tottenham manager’s willingness to shift between formations would give the young forward flexibility to play on either flank in a front three, cut inside with pace, and attack defenders in the same direct manner that Mohammed Kudus has shown under Frank’s guidance.
This approach would suit the Brazilian’s instinctive style, and the chance to grow without the overcrowding present in Chelsea’s squad could make Spurs a highly appealing destination. Tottenham should at least explore the possibility again, as the combination of opportunity and structure could make this move more valuable than expected for everyone involved.