Real Madrid forward open to permanent exit as Arsenal circle

Real Madrid forward open to permanent exit as Arsenal circle Real Madrid’s Endrick isn’t ruling out a permanent January transfer, amid multiple reports of Arsenal interest in the young forward. Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images Marco Ruiz reports for Spanish outlet AS that Real Madrid’s 20-year-old striker Endrick isn’t ruling out a permanent transfer ahead of the January transfer window, though his current club would want a sell-on clause or a buy-back option. Endrick hasn’t given up on succeeding in Madrid, but the club won’t stand in his way if he decides to leave. At the very least, he’s looking at loan options for the winter window, with a number of top European teams in the running. Arsenal are reportedly among those clubs, with a few different outlets claiming as much in recent days. Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images Miguel Delaney reported for the Independent on Tuesday that Arsenal are looking at Endrick as a potential option for a January forward signing. Then Alex Crook wrote for talkSPORT that Arsenal are eyeing a January move for Endrick. Though Eli Junior Kroupi is Mikel Arteta’s top choice, the player’s likely unavailability makes Endrick a more realistic alternative. Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon confirms that Arsenal are the latest to show interest in Endrick, who wants more playing time. He’s only managed 141 minutes on the pitch so far this season. Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images Despite his limited minutes, Endrick already has a goal and an assist to show for his season so far, having a major impact in Real Madrid’s comeback win over AS Roma . The young forward provided both goal contributions in that game to take Real Madrid from 3-1 down to 3-3, with Antonio Rudiger then scoring a late winner. Endrick had a successful loan to Olympique Lyon last season, scoring eight and assisting eight in 21 games. Perhaps he could have a similar impact in the second half of Arsenal’s campaign. Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images