“I am told…”: Real Madrid starlet “could very well arrive” at Chelsea in January with Blues “ready” to make offer

Real Madrid's Federico Valverde, Endrick and Arda Guler. (REUTERS/Juan Medina)

Chelsea’s rebuild under Enzo Maresca continues to take shape, with the Blues boasting one of the most exciting and talent-rich squads in European football.

In midfield, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia, and Andrey Santos provide both youth and quality. Out wide, stars such as Alejandro Garnacho, Jamie Gittens, Pedro Neto, and Estevão offer flair and pace in abundance.

At full back, Reece James, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, and Josh Acheampong give depth and flexibility — while up front, João Pedro, Liam Delap, and Marc Guiu provide firepower.

Yet, despite their wealth of attacking options, Chelsea are reportedly ready to make a move for one more forward — and a familiar name has emerged on their radar.

According to The Chelsea Chronicle, the Blues remain long-term admirers of Endrick and are keeping close tabs on his situation at Real Madrid. Club sources believe the 19-year-old forward could add a unique dimension to their frontline and are “ready to take a chance” on the Brazilian talent.

The report notes that Endrick would be open to a move, with the player keen on the idea of linking up with his close friend Estevão, with whom he came through the Palmeiras academy.

Transfer insider Graeme Bailey told The Chelsea Chronicle: “I have been hearing Chelsea have been following Endrick’s situation for weeks and are ready to offer him the chance to rebuild his career in West London.

“I think Chelsea have room in their star-studded squad for another striker in January and I am now told that they could be the ideal place for Endrick to kick-start his career.”

Bailey added: “Real, for their part, would take a loan with an option, whilst some at the club still believe he could have a future there — others think the time is right to move him on. So let’s see what January brings, but I am told Endrick could very well arrive at Stamford Bridge this January.”

Should Chelsea secure the deal, it would reunite Endrick and Estevão, two of Brazil’s brightest young talents — and if the teenager can reach anywhere near his compatriot’s current form, it could prove a shrewd and long-term investment for the Blues.

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