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Published Aug 28, 2026, 1:40 PM GMT+1

Tom is a football journalist with over five years of experience, specialising in Premier League reporting, feature writing and transfer analysis, with particular expertise covering Liverpool and Everton.

His work has been featured in The Non-League Paper, Crawley Observer, Sussex Express and The Redmen TV, where he produced features, news and exclusive interviews across all levels of the game.

For Football FanCast, Tom has interviewed a number of respected figures from across football, including Ally McCoist, Philippe Senderos and Chris Waddle. Elsewhere, he has covered the National League South play-off final, Formula E's London E-Prix, Crawley Town and Brighton & Hove Albion's Under-21s.

Tom's expertise lies in analysing transfer developments, explaining what they mean for clubs and supporters, and producing in-depth features on the biggest stories in football. Through years of covering Liverpool and Everton, he has developed an extensive understanding of Merseyside football, both clubs' recruitment strategies and the issues that matter most to their supporters. He has also built strong relationships across the football industry that add valuable context to his reporting and analysis.

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With just days remaining before the transfer window slams shut, there's still a lot of drama to come. The interruption of the World Cup earlier this summer has seen several big clubs delay their biggest moves and that includes Arsenal.

The Gunners looked well ahead of the chasing pack on the opening weekend of the season last time out, but that's not stopping them from entering the market before the deadline arrives.

For those in north London, La Liga seems to be where it's at. Reports have claimed that they're still interested in Julian Alvarez, who has been told a move to Barcelona is off the table no matter what in the coming days.

The Atletico Madrid man was booed by his own supporters against Villarreal, before trudging down the tunnel and into the dressing room on his own at full-time.

Whilst a move to Barcelona remains off the table, this is a toxic situation which may need a resolution before the end of the window - leaving Arsenal to take full advantage.

Alvarez is not the only La Liga star on the Gunners' radar, though. They've also got their sights set on Real Madrid's Endrick.

The Brazilian has been promised a key role by new manager Jose Mourinho, but is struggling to see how that takes place in the same team as big-money arrival Yan Diomande. Again, this could see Arsenal take full advantage.

Arsenal leading race to sign Real Madrid star Endrick

One way or another, a blockbuster signing could be arriving at the Emirates in the coming days. Football FanCast sources understand that Arsenal are now leading the race to sign Endrick from Real Madrid this summer, with Andrea Berta back in contact with the Spanish giants over a potential deal.

The player's representatives sought a move earlier this summer, contacting several Premier League clubs including Arsenal, before he was denied an exit by Mourinho. Endrick is not keen to get caught up in a false promise, however, and that has offered Arsenal all the hope they need to re-open their pursuit of the talented 20-year-old.

What's more, Berta needn't worry about interest from elsewhere in the Premier League. Whilst Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have all monitored Endrick, it is Arsenal who are most seriously pursuing his signature.

League stats 25/26

Endrick

Julian Alvarez

Minutes	1,222	1,902
Goals	5	8
Assists	7	4
XG	6.56	7.7
Shots per 90	3.68	2.56

As Alvarez alternatives go, Endrick would be an excellent pick. The 20-year-old was excellent on loan at Lyon last season was involved in the same number of league goals as his fellow Arsenal target in fewer minutes.

It's been some rise from the Brazilian and it's no surprise that comparisons with Ronaldo Nazario have arrived. Endrick, however, has always been keen to forge his own legacy, admitting he wants to be his own Brazilian superstar: "Some things happen and some people talk and say, 'He's the new Pelé, the new Ronaldo...' I want to be Endrick, and what people say doesn't matter to me.

"Now I have a great responsibility, I will withstand the pressure because I know I can help my family and I also want to encourage other young people."

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