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Liverpool could target Real Madrid sensation Endrick if they are unsuccessful in their attempts to sign Brighton and Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh. According to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano, Premier League giants Liverpool have reached a broad verbal agreement with Minteh over contract terms. However, Brighton are reportedly holding out for $133million AUD to sell the 22-year-old, having rejected Liverpool’s second bid of $114.1m. While talks remain ongoing, The Times reports Liverpool could turn to Real Madrid forward and Brazil international Endrick. SUPERCOACH EPL: JOIN THE FOOTBALL360 LEAGUE TODAY AND TAKE ON OUR EXPERTS The 20-year-old dazzled on loan at Lyon last season, having struggled for game time at LaLiga powerhouse Madrid. Endrick – contracted to Los Blancos until 2030 – was also part of Brazil’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad in North America. But speaking on Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, transfer correspondent Peter O’Rourke said: “Real Madrid see his long-term future at the Bernabeu. Watch every Premier League match live & exclusive on Stan Sport. “They do have high hopes for him, as he’s still only 20, Endrick, as well, so I think it’ll be very difficult for Liverpool and any other Premier League club to land him on a permanent deal because I don’t think Real will be willing to do that. “I also think Jose Mourinho is counting on Endrick this season, because he will be needed in some respects, as Kylian Mbappe is not going to be able to play every game. If there are any injuries in that attacking quartet that Madrid have, you’d imagine Endrick would be the next player needed to come on.” Watching your favourite European football has never been easier. For over 15 years, thousands of Australians have trusted Champions Travel for official tickets. As official ticketing agents of 10 Premier League clubs, plus European giants like FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and AC Milan, they make getting to the game simple. Premier League tickets for the 2026/27 season are now on sale at www.champions-travel.com. Use the code Football360AUG to get $20 off today! Iraola is Liverpool’s new head coach after Arne Slot was sacked at the end of last season and so far the Premier League giants have brought in Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz, having farewelled club greats Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, and lost Ibrahima Konate. Liverpool were heavily linked with Yan Diomande before he joined Real Madrid. Iraola’s Liverpool begin their season away to Newcastle United on Monday (AEST).