Roma and AC Milan have entered a fresh race to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan during the upcoming January transfer window, as prospects of his temporary departure from the Spanish club gain momentum.
According to Italian newspaper Tuttosport, both Serie A clubs are closely monitoring the situation of the Brazilian forward, who has struggled to secure regular playing time under José Mourinho following his return from a loan spell at Lyon.
Endrick previously rejected a permanent departure in the summer, while Real Madrid maintained their desire to keep him, with Mourinho personally blocking a loan move after informing the player that he could feature as either a central striker or right winger.
However, the 20-year-old has logged just four minutes of action this season, featuring briefly in a 3–2 victory over Elche after missing four matches with a muscle injury and remaining an unused substitute in three others.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed concern over the situation, noting that young talents “cannot develop without playing time”—a statement that increases pressure on Real Madrid to permit a January loan move.
Endrick’s initial loan spell at Lyon proved successful, yielding eight goals and eight assists across 21 appearances in all competitions. Prior to his brief appearance this season, his overall tally for Real Madrid stood at seven goals and one assist in 40 appearances, despite accumulating just 946 minutes of action.
Roma are seeking additional attacking depth behind Donyell Malen and Santiago Castro, particularly given Paulo Dybala’s recurring fitness struggles. Meanwhile, AC Milan continue to search for solutions in the center-forward position despite committing over €70 million to sign Gonçalo Ramos, with the Portuguese striker managing just one goal in his first four appearances.
Any potential deal remains subject to the stance of Mourinho and the Real Madrid hierarchy. However, Endrick’s reduced standing in the squad rotation and his need for regular minutes ahead of Brazil’s upcoming international commitments make a January loan significantly more plausible than it was during the summer.
