Manchester United have endured a miserable start to the Premier League season, winning only once in the top flight so far this campaign.
The Red Devils have struggled to find consistent attacking output, and manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly looking to strengthen his forward options when the January transfer window opens.
According to TEAMtalk, one name linked with United ahead of the winter window is Real Madrid forward Endrick, who may be reassessing his situation at the Bernabeu.
The 20-year-old Brazilian has made only one appearance for Los Blancos in all competitions this season, a disappointing return after he rejected summer offers to fight for his place at the club.
An injury-laden start to the season, combined with Carlos Espi’s emergence at Real Madrid, has severely limited Endrick’s opportunities under Mourinho in the early months of the campaign.
Mourinho has publicly maintained that Endrick is a part of his plans, but the next few months will go a long way in determining how much the Portuguese coach actually relies on him.
Endrick impressed during a loan spell at Olympique Lyon earlier this year, but his situation upon returning to Real Madrid risks mirroring what it was under both Xabi Alonso and Carlo Ancelotti.
The Brazilian international is considered a complete forward, with strong finishing, intelligent movement in the box, a powerful physique, and the work rate and dribbling ability to operate on the right flank.
Benjamin Sesko’s inconsistencies at Manchester United could open the door for Endrick to come in and compete for the number nine role, making a move to Old Trafford an attractive prospect for the youngster.
On Transfermarkt, Endrick is valued at £34 million, though his actual asking price could be considerably higher given his long-term potential and Real Madrid’s leverage in any negotiation.
Real Madrid’s stance on his future will be crucial, as Los Blancos may only be willing to sanction another loan move rather than a permanent transfer, which could reduce United’s appetite for a deal.
United will continue monitoring Endrick’s progress at the Bernabeu over the coming weeks as Mourinho’s side look to add attacking reinforcements in the winter transfer window.