Unai Emery
Aston Villa have reportedly held talks with Real Madrid star Endrick's entourage over possibly bringing the Brazilian to the Premier League.
Unai Emery's squad has been rebuilding following the departures of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea and Youri Tielemans to Manchester United. The Villans raised £152 million from their sales and have since swooped for Johan Mazambi and Joao Gomes as replacements.
With a return to the Champions League on the horizon, Emery will want to ensure he has a strong enough squad to compete on all fronts. A new attacker is on the agenda and Villa could pull off one of the biggest signings in the club's history.
Aston Villa in Endrick Loan Talks
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Endrick's future at Madrid is in doubt, having failed to earn the desired game time at the Estadio Bernabeu. He joined the Spanish giants from Palmeiras in the summer of 2024, but he has found first-team opportunities hard to come by.
According to TEAMtalk, the Brazilian starlet's representatives have 'sounded out a host of Premier League clubs over a possible move.' One of them is Villa, and a potential loan deal is a possibility, and this is the La Liga club's preference.
Endrick similarly spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon in Ligue 1 and got his career back on track. He caught the eye with excellent performances but the French outfit didn't have an option to buy the player.
Villa aren't the only ones who are thought to be open to signing the 20-year-old on loan rather than permanently. Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham are also prepared to bring him to the English top-flight temporarily.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are more inclined to sign the player on loan with an option to buy. A move to Villa Park could appeal given he'll be given the chance to be a major player in Emery's side competing in the Champions League.
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Endrick looked set to be a superstar when he joined Madrid under former manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian gave a glowing verdict:
Madrid president Florentino Perez is still a huge fan of the Selecao star and, as such, doesn't want to give up on him. That could lead to another loan being sanctioned and giving the youngster the desired minutes.
Loan Could Be Ideal For Villa and Endrick
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Villa have found success in the loan market in the past and that includes back in the 2024-25 campaign when they signed Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio. They could use those two players' success at Villa Park as examples when presenting their project to Endrick.
Despite his struggles in the Spanish capital, he remains one of world football's most promising talents. His versatility could be of huge benefit to Emery as he can play up front and out wide.
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) and Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) and Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)
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Emery has tasked himself with reviving Alejandro Garnacho's career after signing the Argentine winger on loan from Chelsea with a view to a permanent deal. While Endrick hasn't stumbled quite as much as the former United star, he clearly needs to be handled carefully at this stage of his career and the Villans boss is the man for the job.