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Endrick to Liverpool: Liverpool have renewed their focus on Endrick’s situation at Real Madrid, although a transfer remains firmly at the discussion stage. TEAMtalk transfer insider Graeme Bailey reports that the Merseyside giants continue to monitor the Brazilian, having tracked him previously, while Real Madrid‘s arrival of teenage talent Yan Diomande could reshape the club’s attacking plans.
That update comes alongside fresh information from journalist Jorge C Picon, who revealed on X that Endrick has no desire to leave the Santiago Bernabéu. Instead, the Brazil international wants to earn his place and convince the coaching staff that he deserves regular minutes.
Liverpool’s recruitment team routinely follows Europe’s brightest young players, so their interest hardly comes as a surprise. Still, there is a clear gap between keeping tabs on a player and launching a serious move. Nothing from Bailey’s report suggests talks have begun or that Liverpool have shifted into active negotiations.
Everything now depends on Real Madrid’s internal decisions. If opportunities become even harder to find, interest from other elite clubs could increase. For the moment, though, the strongest signal comes from Endrick himself, who remains determined to stay in Spain.
Why Endrick to Liverpool makes little tactical sense
There is no argument over Endrick’s ability. His second half of the 2025/26 season reminded everyone why Real Madrid invested so heavily in him.
After struggling for minutes under Xabi Alonso, the 20-year-old revived his campaign during a loan spell at Lyon. He scored five Ligue 1 goals and supplied seven assists in 16 league appearances, while adding two goals in the Coupe de France and another in the Europa League. Those numbers reflected a player growing in confidence once consistent football arrived. Liverpool, though, need something different.
Why Liverpool should focus elsewhere
Mohamed Salah’s departure has left a huge vacancy on the right flank. Endrick isn’t a natural winger. Lyon often used him there because of squad needs rather than tactical preference, while his strongest performances still come through the middle.
Alexander Isak already leads Liverpool’s attack after his club-record move, and Andoni Iraola has made it clear that he wants the Swede to headline the forward line. Hugo Ekitike is still recovering from an Achilles injury and requires patience rather than extra competition in the same position.
Money matters too. Real Madrid would almost certainly seek a sizeable fee or favour another temporary loan without a purchase clause. Add Endrick’s own wish to remain in Madrid and Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola, valued at around £128.5 million, and the picture changes quickly.
Scorzo’s opinion: Liverpool should admire Endrick’s talent without forcing a transfer that solves very little. Barcola fills a genuine need out wide. Endrick doesn’t. Smart recruitment depends on building a balanced squad, not collecting gifted forwards simply because they become available.