EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United face pressure in their bid to sign Real Madrid star Endrick as Premier League rivals join the race ahead of a possible January transfer window move
19:00, 01 Nov 2025Updated 19:01, 01 Nov 2025
Endrick has named a former Manchester United player as his idol
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Endrick is yet to play for Real Madrid this season(Image: Getty)
Aston Villa have joined Manchester United in the scrap to sign Real Madrid outcast Endrick.
Brazilian sensation Endrick has found himself frozen out at the Spanish giants. Boss Xabi Alonso has failed to hand him a single minute of action this season.
The situation has alerted a number of clubs, including United, West Ham and Juventus. And now Villa have expressed an interest in taking Endrick on-loan in the January transfer window.
Endrick has told his representatives he will have to leave the Bernabeu - unless there is a dramatic change in his situation.
He is worried his lack of action will cost him a place in the Brazil squad for next summer's World Cup.
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Endrick is looking to leave Real Madrid
United have been keeping tabs on the stand off, and could also be willing to sign the teenager on a six month loan deal at the start of 2026.
The 19-year-old cost Real £61m when he joined them from Palmeiras in 2024. But he has started just three league games, and made 36 appearances in all competitions in total.
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Endrick has been hailed as the next Ronaldo, but has failed to make an impression at Real and is becoming increasingly desperate to leave.
It's understood Real would like a rival club to cover all of Endrick's wages, if a deal is to be struck.