Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Brazilian wonderkid, Endrick.
Endrick has been making waves in Brazil for the past few years and is currently one of the most coveted players in the world.
And journalist Fabrizio Romano has stated that Real are close to winning the race for the 16-year-old.
He will not come cheap, though, with Real agreeing a mammoth €72m deal with Palmeiras for the youngster.
Endrick will become the most expensive 16-year-old in football history.
Following the news, we've named the most expensive player in football history from 14-36. Figures are provided by Transfermarkt.
14: Sheyi Ojo | MK Dons to Liverpool | €2.5m
Ojo made 13 appearances for Liverpool before departing earlier this year. He now plays for Cardiff City.
15: Fran Merida | Barcelona to Arsenal | €3.2m
Merida played 16 times for Arsenal before returning to Spain. He now plays for Chinese outfit, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger.
16: Endrick | Palmeiras to Real Madrid | €72m* (If it goes through)
Endrick has the potential to be a star but will he live up to expectations? Time will tell.
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25: Endrick of Palmeiras celebrates after winning a match between Athletico Paranaense and Palmeiras as part of Brasileirao 2022 at Arena da Baixada Stadium on October 25, 2022 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Heuler Andrey/Getty Images)
17: Jude Bellingham | Birmingham to Borussia Dortmund | €25m
What a signing Bellingham has been for Dortmund. He could be on the move next summer in a deal worth over €100m.
18. Vinicius Jr | Flamengo to Real Madrid | €45m
Vinicius has improved massively in the last year-and-a-half. He's now one of the world's best wingers.
19: Kylian Mbappe | Monaco to PSG | €180m
PSG smashed the world record for a teenager to sign Mbappe. It has proven to be money well spent.
20: Ousmane Dembele | Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona | €140m
Unfortunately, while Dembele is a good player, he has suffered from all sorts of injuries at Barca and hasn't lived up to his price-tag... yet.
21: Neymar | Santos to Barcelona | €88m
Neymar enjoyed a highly successful four seasons at Barca.
Neymar (Barcelona), JUNE 3, 2013 - Football / Soccer : FC Barcelona's new signing player Neymar during his presentation at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by D.Nakashima/AFLO)
22: Paul Pogba | Juventus to Manchester United | €105m
Pogba stayed at United for six years before returning to Juventus on a free transfer. He was wildly inconsistent during his spell with The Red Devils.
23: Antony | Ajax to Manchester United | €95m
Antony has enjoyed a decent start to life at United.
24: Gareth Bale | Tottenham to Real Madrid | €101m
Bale scored 106 times for Real and helped them to five Champions League trophies before leaving in the summer.
25: Neymar | Barcelona to PSG | €222m
The most expensive footballer ever. It's not even close, either.
26: Harry Maguire | Leicester City to Manchester United | €87m
Maguire has not lived up to expectations at United. He's recently lost his place under Erik ten Hag.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Harry Maguire of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on August 07, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
27: Luis Suarez | Liverpool to Barcelona | €81m
Suarez scored 198 goals in 283 games for the Catalan giants.
28: Antoine Griezmann | Atletico to Barcelona | €120m
Barca broke the bank to bring Griezmann to the club in 2019, bringing an end to a lengthy transfer saga.
29: Diego Costa | Atletico Madrid to Chelsea | €60m
Costa did not have much success in his second spell with Atletico, scoring just 19 goals in 81 games.
30: Casemiro | Real Madrid to Manchester United | €70.65m
United broke the record for a 30-year-old this summer when they bought one of the best midfielders in world football to the club.
31: Kalidou Koulibaly | Napoli to Chelsea | €38m
Koulibaly has had a solid start to life at Chelsea.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Kalidou Koulibaly of Chelsea applauds following the UEFA Champions League group E match between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge on October 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
32: Antoine Griezmann | Barcelona to Atletico | €20m
Atletico sold Griezmann to Barcelona for €120m in 2019. Three years later, they re-signed him for €20m. Incredible business.
33: Cristiano Ronaldo | Real Madrid to Juventus | €117m
Ronaldo's spell ay Juve was a success as he notched 101 goals in 134 games.
34: Jose Fonte | West Ham to Dalian Yifang | €5.57m
Fonte only played nine times for the Chinese club before joining French outfit, Lille.
35: Antonio Mirante | Bologna to Roma | €4m
Now 39, Mirante is currently a back-up goalkeeper at AC Milan.
36: Cristiano Ronaldo | Juventus to Manchester United | €17m
Ronaldo's first season back at United was a success on an individual level. His second was a disaster and his contract was mutually terminated in November.
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