Arsenal are plotting one of the summer’s boldest transfer moves — a formal £86m bid for Real Madrid sensation Endrick, according to Fichajes.

A Brazilian Prodigy Ready for Another Adventure

Endrick’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. He broke into Palmeiras at just 16 years and two months — their youngest-ever debutant — and didn’t stop there. He scored on his way to 21 goals for the club before completing a high-profile move to Real Madrid in 2024.

But Spain proved a tough nut to crack. With just 946 minutes of action at the Bernabéu, the teenager opted for a January loan switch to Lyon — and it’s paid off handsomely.

Lighting Up Ligue 1

Endrick has been sensational in France, racking up 15 goal contributions in 19 appearances, including 11 in just 14 Ligue 1 outings. His decisive showing helped Lyon hammer Stade Rennais 4–2, lifting them into third place.

That kind of form doesn’t go unnoticed.

Arteta’s Back-Up Plan Becomes Priority Target

Arsenal reportedly turned their attention to Endrick after hitting a wall in negotiations for Julián Álvarez. With Gabriel Jesus expected to leave at the end of the season, Mikel Arteta wants genuine competition for Viktor Gyökeres — and the 19-year-old fits the bill.

Sporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly set to launch a formal approach the moment Endrick returns to Madrid at season’s end.

Verdict

There are rough edges to Endrick’s game, but that’s exactly the kind of project Arteta thrives on. If Arsenal can get this deal over the line, it could be the signing that defines their next era.