Liverpool should rethink their reason for turning down a move to sign Endrick from Real Madrid
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As well as showing how much work Andoni Iraola still has to do with this Liverpool squad, Sunday’s friendly defeat against Monaco also highlighted just how badly the Reds need a new right winger.While active talks continue over the signing of Bradley Barcola on the left, Liverpool still look alarmingly short on the opposite wing, with Lewis Koumas and Rio Ngumoha not really allaying fears that Iraola is going into the season in need of something more.There remains a feeling that if Barcola comes in, that could lead to an exit for Cody Gakpo and another wing addition, probably on the right. Nobody is really jumping out demanding to join and make that right wing spot their own.There are two exceptions to this: Real Madrid’s Endrick and Rayan of Bournemouth.
But until they can bring the young Brazilian in, the Reds should absolutely be considering taking his countryman, Endrick, who, according to Ben Jacobs, has seemingly been turned down because of Liverpool’s reluctance to take him on loan.READ MORE: What PSG’s move for Ferran Torres really means for Liverpool’s hopes of signing Bradley BarcolaEndrick loan deal could make sense for LiverpoolLeft-footed, quick and with high potential, Endrick would definitely be a strong candidate to start on Liverpool’s right wing next season. This is about minutes rather than the player leaving Real Madrid, and that’s why it’s only temporary.”It is understandable why Liverpool would refuse to sanction a straight loan deal for Endrick.
His situation is different to Ronald Araujo, for example, who will arrive as experienced back-up rather than a player who the Reds will be developing for a return to Barcelona.Liverpool will, quite rightly, see it as not being their place to help Madrid park their young talents to keep them happy for a year.Photo by David Balogh/Getty ImagesNevertheless, in this specific scenario, this could be the perfect hybrid solution for everyone concerned.Endrick could join as the most likely starter on the right, which would give him the minutes he needs, while also being an attractive destination for Madrid. For their end of the bargain Liverpool would get a top player to fill a gap in the XI while they assess their options over the next 12 months.If things go well, perhaps a permanent clause could even be inserted into the agreement, but, if not, Liverpool should train their sights on Rayan, who will be available in a year’s time.Worst comes to worst, and Rayan ultimately heads elsewhere, the Reds have been able to have time and space to look at better options, while hopefully maintaining a really good level on the right side with a potentially world-class player.