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Arsenal ‘newcomer’ in race for Brazilian as Aston Villa hover – PL battle in January

Aston Villa have been in the hunt for Real Madrid’s Endrick and now face competition from Arsenal. The attacker, despite interest from several clubs in the summer, decided to stay at Los Blancos. This decision has backfired, as the Brazilian…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:42 AM
Arsenal ‘newcomer’ in race for Brazilian as Aston Villa hover – PL battle in January
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal have joined Aston Villa in the pursuit of Real Madrid forward Endrick ahead of the January transfer window.
  • Endrick has struggled for playing time under Jose Mourinho, playing fewer than 80 minutes in La Liga this season.
  • AC Milan and AS Roma are also chasing the Brazilian forward, with Milan holding close ties to his agency RocNation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal have emerged as a new contender alongside Aston Villa in the race to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick ahead of the January transfer window. The 20-year-old Brazilian attacker has struggled for regular playing time under manager Jose Mourinho, registering under 80 minutes in La Liga this season despite deciding to stay in Madrid over the summer.

According to Calciomercato, AC Milan and AS Roma are also pursuing the forward, with Milan owner Gerry Cardinale keen on a transfer. Although Mourinho reportedly maintains a firm stance against Endrick leaving, strong relationships between Milan and the player's agency RocNation could influence negotiations as Premier League suitors monitor the situation.

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