The name Endrick should be familiar to most football fans but few might yet to watch the young Brazilian play. There is no player more coveted on the planet in his age bracket and extending potentially into the late teens and even early 20s.
Arsenal are amongst a number of elite clubs to have sent scouts to watch the 16-year-old play in Brazil football.london understands. However, other clubs such as Barcelona and Chelsea have made much stronger advances toward the player’s representatives.
If the Gunners want not to lose out on the exciting teenager, sporting director Edu will need to move fast. Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has come out publicly to speak of his and the club’s desire to add Endrick to a growing cast of impressive young stars like Gavi, Pedri and Ansu Fati.