Newcastle ‘offer’ Real Madrid €70m to sign ‘spectacular’ striker as shock Ekitike U-turn mooted
Newcastle United are planning a raid on Real Madrid for striker Endrick, according to a report in Spain, as TEAMtalk analyses whether the Brazil international could leave the Santiago Bernabeu for St James’ Park in the summer transfer window.
Madrid have one of the best squads in the world and have some of the best attacking players on the planet. The likes of Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe are household names, while Gonzalo Garcia has burst onto the scene for Madrid this summer with four goals and one assist in six matches at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Endrick is another Madrid attacker who is valued highly, with Los Blancos paying a total of €70million (£61m, $82m) to Palmeiras for the striker back in December 2022 when he was just 16.
The Brazil international was part of the Madrid squad last season, scoring seven goals and providing one assist in 37 matches in all competitions.
Even though Endrick made only three LaLiga starts and one start in the Champions League in the 2024/25 campaign, then Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti described the teenager as “spectacular” and “a very fast learner” to beIN SPORTS in February 2025.
It is going to be hard for Endrick to play week in and week out for Madrid under new manager Xabi Alonso next season, especially with the emergence of Garcia.
Defensa Central has now reported that Newcastle are ready to make a big offer to Madrid for Endrick.
The Real Madrid-centric news outlet has claimed that instead of paying €90million (£78m, $105m) for Hugo Ekitike, the Newcastle board are ‘seriously considering’ investing in Endrick.
While Newcastle are ready to pay €90million (£78m, $105m) for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker, they are looking for ‘an alternative solution’ should a move for Ekitike not materialise.
‘Newcastle would be willing to mobilize around €70million (£61m, $82m)’ for Endrick, with the headline in Defensa Central’s report claiming that the Magpies’ ‘offer’ for the 18-year-old Brazil international is already there.
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Why Endrick to Newcastle is unlikely
Newcastle may well have an interest in Endrick, but it is unlikely that the striker will leave Madrid for the Premier League club in the summer transfer window.
According to Defensa Central, Endrick does not want to leave Madrid and believes that he will get enough minutes to impress Alonso next season.
Moreover, the striker could be out of action for up to two months after suffering a relapse on the hamstring injury he sustained against Sevilla in LaLiga.
It is hard to envisage Newcastle signing Endrick and then waiting for the striker to get fully fit before unleashing him.
There is also interest from Marseille in Endrick, with Brazilian media outlet Placar revealing earlier this month that the Ligue 1 club are eyeing a loan deal.
Defensa Central’s report that Newcastle could opt for Endrick ahead of Ekitike can be disputed by other media outlets’ claim that the Magpies are pressing ahead with a move for the Eintracht striker.
According to ESPN, Newcastle are on the verge of finalising an €80million (£69.5m, $93.5m) deal for Ekitike, with his agent, Ali Barat, in the city to ‘iron out the last few details’
The 23-year-old striker is said to be ready for a medical with Newcastle and has already agreed personal terms over a five-year deal.
It is very likely that Newcastle will make a U-turn on Ekitike now.
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Madrid have learnt Alexis Mac Allister’s stance on a potential move to Bayern Munich after the Bundesliga champions made an ‘offer’ to the Liverpool and Argentina international midfielder.
Liverpool are ready to make a huge ‘offer’ for Vinicius Junior, with Madrid’s stance on selling the Brazil international forward revealed in the Spanish media.
Meanwhile, Madrid manager Alonso has told his bosses exactly why they need to sign Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool in the summer transfer window, with the France international centre-back himself ready to make the switch to the Santiago Bernabeu from Anfield.
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Nuno Espirito Santo instantly axes West Ham star from squad to face Everton just two days after replacing Graham Potter
Nuno Espirito Santo has dropped James Ward-Prowse for his first match as West Ham manager, talkSPORT understands.
The midfielder is not part of the matchday squad for Monday’s trip to Everton, which is live on talkSPORT.
Ward-Prowse has been dropped by Nuno for West Ham’s trip to Everton
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Ward-Prowse has been dropped by Nuno for West Ham’s trip to EvertonCredit: Getty
Nuno will take charge of his new side for the first time at Hill Dickinson Stadium after replacing Graham Potter on Saturday.
The former Nottingham Forest boss has penned a three-year deal with the Hammers.
He has wasted no time stamping his authority on the squad, though, with Ward-Prowse immediately axed.
Despite starting all five Premier League matches under Potter this term, the 30-year-old will not be involved on Merseyside.
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His absence is also purely based on selection, with Ward-Prowse not missing out through injury.
The ex-England international previously made 10 appearances under Nuno during a loan spell at Forest last season.
Ward-Prowse joined the Hammers in 2023 and his current deal expires at the end of next season.
Of his 73 appearances for the club, 20 came during Potter’s tenure.
Potter was dismissed on Saturday after winning just one of his opening five Premier League matches this season.
That victory came against Forest last month in what proved to be Nuno’s final match in charge.
Nuno will take charge of his first match since he was appointed West Ham boss
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Nuno will take charge of his first match since he was appointed West Ham bossCredit: AFP
The Portuguese was sacked after almost two years in charge at the City Ground.
It followed a seventh place finish last season to secure a return to European competition for the first time in 30 years.
Nuno on West Ham appointment
After being named as Potter’s successor, Nuno said: “I am very pleased to be here and very proud to be representing West Ham United.
“My objective is to work hard to get the very best from the team and ensure that we are as competitive as we possibly can be.
“The work has already started and I am looking forward to the challenge that is ahead.”
His first match will see Nuno aim to become the first away manager to win at the Toffees’ new stadium.
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Nuno has succeeded Potter in the Hammers’ dugout on a three-year deal
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Nuno has succeeded Potter in the Hammers’ dugout on a three-year dealCredit: Getty
Since leaving Goodison Park in the summer, they have yet to taste defeat in three home matches across all competitions.
Those results include a win over Brighton in August as well as a goalless draw with Aston Villa earlier this month.
RANGERS BOARD Drop Damning Russell Martin Sack Verdict After Rangers Win
Rangers left it late to beat Livingston in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, with Max Aarons scoring in stoppage time to record Russell Martin’s first win in the league – but their performance has seen fans still want their new boss sacked despite jumping up to eighth after a poor start to the campaign.
James Tavernier fired the Ibrox outfit ahead in the 23rd minute, although he missed a penalty just five minutes later. And, when Mohamad Sylla equalised with little over 20 minutes to go, that same daunting feeling would have been sinking in for Martin as he chased his first win in the league since taking the role over the summer.
Heart & Hand: Russell Martin Still Needs to be Sacked by Rangers Despite Win
Rangers manager Russell Martin
Aarons’ late strike with an assist from Nico Raskin, who Martin had earlier frozen out thanks to transfer speculation, pushed Rangers from eleventh up to eighth, still nine points adrift of league leaders Hearts.
However, despite the win, Rangers podcasters Heart & Hand stated that Martin still needs to be sacked, owing to his poor performances earlier in the season. They wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“A league win! Hurrah! Still needs sacked.”
Rangers did boast 64 percent possession, but they only had 12 shots throughout the game, which wasn’t much more than Livingston’s nine on a testing day at the Almondvale Stadium.
It means that they have still scored just five goals in the league. Only St Mirren, who have scored five goals and sit in third, as well bottom-placed goalless Aberdeen have fared equally or worse than the Gers. Draws against Motherwell, Dundee, St Mirren and Celtic ensured a poor start to the campaign, whilst a loss to Hearts really set the boo boys off at Ibrox before the international break.
The win over Livingston does provide Martin some breathing space in terms of keeping his job, with Rangers taking on Austrian outfit Sturm Graz in the Europa League on Thursday – but he must be wary of more poor results if he is to keep his job and hopefully see the Light Blues progress on the continent and in the domestic league before he can start to fend off any sack-fuelled shouts.
Their European campaign has surprisingly been their worst part of the season. Progression in the Champions League qualifiers was brought to an abrupt halt after a 9-1 aggregate pasting by Club Brugge, and a 1-0 loss to fellow Belgian side Genk in midweek saw a shocking start to their Europa League league phase.
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