Arsenal maintain contact with Real Madrid attacker over January loan move – report

Arsenal maintain contact with Real Madrid attacker over January loan move – reportReal Madrid have been flying high across all competitions in recent weeks, winning each of their last five games.Jose Mourinho has made some tactical tweaks that have made Los Blancos much more difficult to play against.However, there are still some players in the Real Madrid squad who find it extremely difficult to get a game given the competition for places.Among them is Endrick. The Brazilian’s situation in the Spanish capital is looking increasingly complicated due to a lack of minutes.He arrived at Real Madrid with enormous expectations, and despite having his moments, he has struggled to secure a regular role under Jose Mourinho.Now, according to TEAMtalk, Arsenal have maintained contact with Endrick’s representatives as they explore a potential January departure.Arsenal interested, but Real Madrid have different plansMikel Arteta’s side are willing to offer the Brazilian an opportunity in the Premier League and would like to sign him on loan with an option to make the move permanent.Their insistence on a buy option is proving a significant obstacle. Los Blancos would only sanction a straight loan and want to keep him for the long term.Serie A clubs like AC Milan and Roma are also pursuing a move for the youngster and are willing to accept a simple loan deal.Endrick needs regular minutes to develop in his career. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)Endrick rejected several approaches back in the summer, and Jose Mourinho doubled down on his intention to keep the Brazilian as part of the squad.However, the 20-year-old has started just one La Liga match all season and remained on the bench in the Clasico against Barcelona.Real Madrid must prioritise Endrick’s developmentAs talented as Endrick is, the presence of the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. and Yan Diomande means he is unlikely to get regular minutes at Real Madrid.Mourinho and president Florentino Perez may remain huge supporters of the forward, but that amounts to nothing unless Endrick gets regular chances.Are Arsenal the right destination for Endrick at this stage of his career? (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)Keeping such an incredible talent on the sidelines is not beneficial for anyone. A loan deal would definitely benefit all parties involved.Arsenal’s willingness to give Endrick an opportunity highlights how highly the Brazilian is rated, but it is important to choose a club that can offer him consistent minutes.Going from the bench at Madrid to the bench at the Emirates is hardly the solution the club are looking for.It remains to be seen what other clubs emerge as options for the 20-year-old in January.Real Madrid also have to decide whether they are willing to let Endrick leave on loan, and the next few weeks should provide a much clearer picture of the situation.