Transfer Talk: Barcelona, PSG, Real Madrid all in for Brazilian talent Endrick
Barcelona manager Xavi believes the club still has a lot to fight for after Champions League exit. (1:03)
The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Barcelona remains in the race alongside Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid to sign highly touted Palmeiras forward Endrick, according to Diario Sport.
It is suggested that PSG is the 16-year-old’s most likely eventual destination, while Florentino Perez will do everything possible to bring him to Madrid.
All of this comes despite the fact that, like his Brazil compatriots Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo before him, Endrick is not allowed to make his big European move until he turns 18.
Endrick can still sign a pre-agreement before then, which has resulted in the scramble to sign the teenager who is considered a major talent.
Barcelona had been working to ensure his signature, but that has changed after their Champions League elimination and El Clasico defeat this month. Barcelona may now concentrate their resources towards signing a defensive midfielder and right-back in January as they battle for the LaLiga and Europa League titles.
While Endrick has been told he should wait until the summer before signing any deal, Barcelona could miss out should a deal be finalised elsewhere. Even so, the Blaugrana have a good relationship with those around the forward and have received a commitment that they will be kept up to date with any market movements surrounding him.
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