Arsenal are linked with a possible swap deal involving Endrick and Martin Zubimendi with Real Madrid, a move that could shape Mikel Arteta’s squad options for the rest of the season.
Arsenal’s interest in Endrick and the proposed swap
Arsenal are reportedly interested in Endrick and have been linked with the forward, with the club seemingly working on establishing whether he is available in January. TEAMtalk reports that Arsenal could get the opportunity to sign Endrick in a swap deal that would see Martin Zubimendi move to Real Madrid.
According to TEAMtalk, intermediaries are floating the idea of Arsenal using Zubimendi as part of any potential deal to bring Endrick to the Emirates Stadium. CaughtOffside reports that Arsenal are said to be confident that Endrick wants to join.
Endrick is described as looking like he could be a useful addition in a problem position for Arteta’s squad. CaughtOffside comments that Endrick is a 20-year-old who has struggled to establish himself at the Bernabeu whilst remaining inexperienced at the very highest level.
Zubimendi’s situation at Arsenal and Real Madrid’s interest
Martin Zubimendi could have fallen out of favour in Arteta’s squad and is described as surely not happy with his current situation after seemingly falling out of favour.
Real Madrid are described as having been keen on Zubimendi during his Real Sociedad days. If Zubimendi is not going to get regular opportunities at Arsenal then now could be Real Madrid’s time to snap him up.
It is also stated that it could be valuable to have Zubimendi around as a backup for the rest of the season.
Arteta’s squad demands and midfield pecking order
Arteta’s side could have a lot of games to play and could know all too well just how much injuries can derail a campaign, which underlines the potential value of depth.
It is stated that for now it seems that Bruno Guimaraes and Myles Lewis-Skelly are ahead in the pecking order to partner Declan Rice. It is also stated that there will surely be opportunities for Zubimendi at some point.
Uncertainty over the swap deal’s likelihood
It is stated that while there could be an avenue for the swap deal involving Endrick and Zubimendi, it should not be treated as certain or even that likely for the moment.
