Jose Mourinho has reportedly moved closer to allowing Endrick to leave Real Madrid, with Arsenal emerging as a potential destination for the Brazilian striker ahead of the January transfer window.

According to a report by FootballTransfers on Monday, November 2, 2026, Arsenal have renewed their interest in the 20-year-old and are in contact with his representatives after previously exploring a move during the summer.

Endrick has struggled to establish himself as a regular member of Mourinho's squad despite showing promising signs earlier in the season.

The forward appeared to be making progress after playing an important role in Real Madrid's Champions League comeback victory over AS Roma.

However, he has since found opportunities difficult to come by. His only start this season came against Sevilla, where he failed to register a direct goal contribution while playing out of position on the right wing.

The situation has raised concerns within his camp, with representatives increasingly aware that regular playing time is necessary for his development.

Michael Yormack, Roc Nation's football chief, recently addressed the striker's situation, admitting that Endrick could consider leaving despite his preference to remain in Madrid.

"He loves Madrid, he loves the team and his teammates, but at the end of the day, when you think about the lifespan of a career, it’s short, and he wants to maximise it," Yormack said.

"I think his first choice would be to stay at Real Madrid, but he’s got to play."

Arsenal are now monitoring the situation as they assess their attacking options amid uncertainty surrounding Viktor Gyokeres' future.

However, negotiations could prove complicated because Real Madrid reportedly prefer a straight loan arrangement, while Arsenal would like to include a permanent option in any agreement.

Mourinho has also made his position clear, previously insisting that he would "fight" anyone attempting to sign the Brazilian.

Meanwhile, AS Roma and AC Milan are reportedly prepared to offer Endrick a six-month loan, potentially giving them an advantage over Arsenal.

With the January window approaching, Endrick's future will depend on whether Real Madrid are willing to reconsider their position and allow him to pursue regular first-team football elsewhere.

For Arsenal, the opportunity to sign the highly rated Brazilian could provide another attacking option, but reaching an agreement with Real Madrid remains the biggest obstacle.