Liverpool tipped with move for Real Madrid star - but Arne Slot would face more issues

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool have been urged to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick on loan from Real Madrid next season, with former France international Florent Malouda claiming the 19-year-old could be a star at Anfield07:42, 07 May 2026Updated 07:42, 07 May 2026Endrick [L] has been enjoying his time in France with LyonLiverpool has been urged to secure Brazilian teenage sensation Endrick on loan from Real Madrid ahead of next season.The 19 year old joined Ligue 1 outfit Lyon on a temporary basis from the Spanish giants in January, and has delivered an impressive eight goals in 19 outings for the French club.Lyon are eager to retain his services for the forthcoming campaign, but the forward — who has netted three goals in 15 senior appearances for Brazil, including a memorable strike against England in March 2024 that made him the youngest player to score at Wembley for club or country — has attracted interest from numerous clubs across the continent.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard sends clear Arsenal message before Champions League final against PSGREAD MORE: Casemiro hits back at 'bitter' Jamie Carragher as Man Utd ace sends message to Liverpool legendFormer Lyon winger Florent Malouda, who rose to prominence in the Premier League with Chelsea and earned 80 caps for France, has been thoroughly impressed by what he has witnessed, and believes Liverpool would be the ideal destination for Endrick should Lyon fail to retain him next season."Endrick is like a younger Vinicius, Real Madrid want him to reach his top potential and they believe in him. For this, he needs to build his confidence, which is why he went to Lyon to get game time at a good level," said Malouda, reports the Liverpool Echo."He can then come back to be able to compete because eventually, top talent will always need to compete and prove their value at the highest stage, and Madrid is the highest stage, there's no bigger club in the world.Endrick joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras, but has failed to make an impact in Spain(Image: (Photo by João Guilherme Arenazio/Getty Images))"I think he has a challenge with Kylian Mbappe because as long as Mbappe is playing up front, it will be difficult for him to compete for this position."So, for me, he might need another loan in a more challenging league, and maybe the Premier League could be an option."A move to a club like Chelsea?

I would see him most probably at a club like Arsenal or Liverpool, most probably Liverpool, where he can have a more direct style of playing. He could be a star there."READ MORE: Darwin Nunez alerts Premier League clubs to his availability amid nightmare yearREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard and Ally McCoist left stunned by 'ridiculous' Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Luis DiazHowever, should Liverpool move to sign Endrick, Arne Slot would be left with a difficult situation with his strikers.

Currently, one of the biggest issues facing him is the prospect of having to squeeze Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike - both out-and-out strikers - into his starting XI.From next season he's expected to play a more narrow system due to the departure of Mohamed Salah, but Endrick would still likely come in as a third option through the middle.The Reds are expected to look to sign a winger in the upcoming transfer window at the very least, with a replacement for Salah needed. Targets like Anthony Gordon and Jarrod Bowen linked with Anfield.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC