Endrick makes decision on joining Liverpool in Ibrahim Mbaye transfer twist

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Real Madrid forward Endrick is reportedly set to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu despite Liverpool's transfer interest, with Jose Mourinho said to have a key role in the decision 13:03, Fri, Aug 21, 2026 Updated: 13:05, Fri, Aug 21, 2026 Endrick wants to stay at Real Madrid (Image: Getty)Endrick has reportedly rejected a move to Liverpool because he does not want to leave Real Madrid. They are understood to have made enquiries regarding Endrick's availability following Real Madrid's signing of Yan Diomande.

Endrick also started friendlies against Deportivo La Coruna and Ferencvaros, though he was absent from their most recent outing.Diomande made his non-competitive debut in Endrick's absence, replacing Brahim Diaz for the final half-hour. The former RB Leipzig winger has spoken glowingly of Mourinho since his arrival in the Spanish capital.In the same interview with SportyTV, he said: "As soon as I arrived, he told me: 'I promised you that you were going to be part of my team, and here you are.' And I told him: 'I'm happy to work with you because you are the best.'Endrick is keen to make a name for himself at Real Madrid (Image: Getty)"I can learn a lot from him; he is the right coach to continue my development.

I am prepared to die for him."Liverpool have since shifted their focus towards alternative targets, most recently seeing a £50m bid for Minteh knocked back by Brighton and Hove Albion.The Reds have additionally held preliminary discussions regarding Mbaye and Magnhes Akilouche. The latter has since followed the former to Paris Saint-Germain, with whom Liverpool have been engaged in negotiations for several weeks over Bradley Barcola.PSG are demanding £140million for the France international, who has made clear privately that he wants to sign for the Reds.Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Said El Mala were also flagged up as possible targets earlier this summer.