Liverpool has been linked with a surprise move for a Real Madrid star this summer, as several teams have been contacted over a potential deal.
Endrick Felipe player of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates Arda Guler, Alexis Ciria and Joan Martinez after scoring 1-0 during the pre-season friendly match between Real Madrid and Fiorentina
Endrick is considering his future at Real Madrid(Image: (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Real Madrid via Getty Images))
Liverpool is among a whole host of clubs that have been contacted over a possible deal to sign Endrick from Real Madrid this summer, according to reports.
It comes as the Reds continue to assess options in the market to improve the frontline, with quality in depth needed for Andoni Iraola's team heading into the new season.
Talks are ongoing over a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG, with the winger viewed as a top priority target before the window closes at the start of next month.
PSG's Ibrahim Mbaye is another option in a move separate to that of Barcola, with Liverpool looking to get the deals done in the limited time remaining.
There could yet be some more twists and turns on the way, however, with the market continuing to develop day after day with new options becoming available.
One of those could be Endrick, who is said to be considering his future at Real Madrid, following a successful loan at Lyon last season and doubts over his place in the team moving forward.
With that in mind, TeamTalk reports that Liverpool has been one of several teams contacted by the Brazilian's representatives this summer as they consider the next move for him.
It's claimed that Premier League interest is being sounded out, with a potential exit from Real Madrid being requested, though the Spanish club is only likely to sanction a loan, not a permanent exit, if there is a move this summer.
Endrick of Brazil
Endrick is reportedly considering his future at Real Madrid(Image: Europa Press Sports/Europa Press via Getty Images)
While some teams are believed to be open to the possibility of a loan, the report claims that Liverpool is among a group that would only make a serious attempt to sign Endrick if the loan move included a buy option.
It's unclear whether that stance could change, with the Reds still searching for forward options, though it would be the cost of a short-term move against the long-term impact.
In the short-term, Liverpool could do with some extra depth, particularly at striker. An Achilles injury for Hugo Ekitike means that Alexander Isak is the only regular senior option up front, before Iraola starts experimenting with other stars.
While Endrick could help solve that short-term issue, the eventual return of Ekitike means there would be three players vying for one position for the rest of the season.
Real Madrid is unlikely to want a player like Endrick to sit on the bench, with every chance that financial penalties could be involved for a lack of regular starts, which could complicate a deal further.
For now, Liverpool is looking elsewhere in the market. But it remains to be seen whether Endrick could be a player on the club's radar in the final few weeks if the situation changes.