Arsenal plan to sign Endrick in a swap deal

Arsenal are intensifying their efforts to sign Brazilian Endrick from Real Madrid in January, considering the possibility of including Martín Zubimendi in a potential swap deal.

TEAMtalk reports that intermediaries have proposed the idea of Zubimendi's transfer to Real Madrid, which could help Arsenal sign Endrick, who Mikel Arteta sees as an important addition to the attack due to his ability to play on the left side or as a central striker.

Endrick is struggling for game time at Real Madrid, having started just one match this season, which has increased his frustration. While the Spanish club is open to loaning him out, they prefer not to include a purchase option, whereas Arsenal are keen to secure him with an option to buy.

The network reported that Zubimendi is also inclined to leave Arsenal in January, after his role within the team has diminished, while he is attracting interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea, as Xabi Alonso wishes to sign him.

Arsenal prefer the transfer of the Spanish midfielder to Real Madrid rather than strengthening their London rival, but the position of the royal club regarding the swap deal remains unclear, as they are holding on to Endrick and wish to keep him for the future.