**Liverpool are seeking to enrich their attacking options ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League and this has reportedly seen them consider Real Madrid teenager Endrick as an option.**
Mohamed Salah has left the club on a free transfer, which will deplete their ability to hurt teams, even if the Egyptian’s standards dipped tremendously last season.
Replacing a player of his iconic talent is no mean feat, and it’s common consensus that it will take a collective effort to replicate the consistent numbers he posted during his nine-year spell at Anfield.
Bradley Barcola is Liverpool’s primary target in this regard, but several reports from top sources claim that another forward may be signed in addition to Barcola and Victor Munoz, who has already been signed from Osasuna.
If the lastest claims are true and Endrick is indeed a serious target, it makes for an interesting view on what Andoni Iraola is seeking to do next season.
Liverpool targeting Endrick as part of summer overhaul of attacking lineup including two other Real Madrid stars
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Reporting for [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/bradley-barcola-transfer-green-light-liverpool-bid-nine-alternatives-exclusive), Graeme Bailey reports that three Real Madrid stars, including Endrick, Arda Guler and Brahim Diaz, have been considered for summer moves to Merseyside.
He said: _“While Barcola heads the shortlist, Liverpool have ensured they are well covered should a deal prove impossible._
_“And we understand that Hughes has continued extensive work on several alternative targets, including Barcola’s PSG teammate Ibrahim Mbaye, Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye, Bournemouth winger Rayan, Chelsea’s Pedro Neto, Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh and RB Leipzig attacker Antonio Nusa. The Reds are also monitoring developments at Real Madrid following Diomande’s impending arrival._
_“Liverpool have previously explored the situations of Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler and Endrick, with all three potentially facing increased competition for minutes under Jose Mourinho._
_“Liverpool have previously explored the situations of Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler and Endrick, and sources have confirmed all three are now players whose futures could be revisited because of Diomande should Madrid receive suitable offers._
_“Likewise, while Diaz, Guler and Endrick are all admired, Liverpool believe they represent different profiles rather than ready-made successors to one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever forwards.”_
Endrick is a future superstar, but is he ready for the Premier League?
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Real Madrid signed Endrick from Palmeiras in 2022 when he was just 16, with the teenager spending last season on loan with Lyon where he scored 8 and assisted 8.
His contract expires in 2030, with his current wage set at €48,000 (£41k), so it wouldn’t be unreasonably expensive to sign him.
As good as he should be in the future, it’s unclear if he’s ready for the rigours of the Premier League, particularly for a team with as serious ambitions as Liverpool’s.
That said, Liverpool will be short a striker for the first half of the 2026/27 season while they wait for the mercurial Hugo Ekitike to return from injury.