Manchester United and Aston Villa are both interested in loaning Real Madrid's Endrick this January but only one of the Premier League sides can meet his demands
Endrick Felipe of Real Madrid sits on the bench during the LaLiga EA Sports football match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, on November 1, 2025.
Endrick is looking for a club playing in Europe who could give him regular gametime
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Aston Villa could hold the advantage over Manchester United for Endrick's signature in January as they are playing in Europe this season.
The Real Madrid starlet is reportedly seeking a loan move to ensure regular game time ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Several clubs have been linked with the 19-year-old as he strives to make his way into the Brazilian squad for the prestigious tournament next summer.
However, ESPN Brasil detailed the four demands the teenager and his team have concerning his next club, and it appears that Ruben Amorim's side will fall short. Endrick wants to be part of a team in one of the top five leagues or one of the top three clubs in Portugal. The club must also be competing in Europe this season, either in the Champions League or Europa League.
While United meet the first demand, their lack of European football during this campaign poses a problem. The Red Devils failed to qualify for Europe after finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham last season, confining them to just domestic competition this year.
The Brazilian star is also planning for regular game time at his new club, which could prove to be tricky for Amorim if he did want to sign the exciting talent. Given the lack of European football, United are only playing once a week for the most part after they exited the Carabao Cup prematurely at Grimsby Town.
With Bryan Mbeumo and Amad locking down the right-hand side at Old Trafford, Amorim has little opportunity to rotate his side as they only play Premier League fixtures for the time being. With both stars planning to head to AFCON in December and January, fans may feel that Endrick would slot in nicely in their absence.
Endrick centre-forward of Real Madrid and Brazil during the La Liga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 1, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
The 19-year-old has played just 11 minutes of football this season(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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However, this may not be enough to guarantee regular minutes for the teenager, and he is likely to opt for another side who can promise him what he wants. One such side is Aston Villa, who are participating in the Europa League and are in need of attackers to fuel both their domestic and international campaigns.
The Premier League side have expressed an interest in bringing the youngster in on a loan on January but face competition from many sides across Europe, as per the Daily Star. United, Villa, Juventus and West Ham are all reportedly interested, as well as European giants Borussia Dortmund.
Sky Germany reported that the Bundesliga side, who have dealt with Madrid on numerous occasions, have emerged as a potential destination. Despite handing Endrick a mere 11 minutes of action this campaign, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso insists the young Brazilian forward remains firmly in his plans at the Bernabeu.
Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on November 01, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in the young Brazilian(Image: Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
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Speaking before his team's Champions League victory against Juventus, Alonso said: "Endrick on loan? We're not at that point yet. The competition in attack is intense.
"We have to be prepared for every game. Endrick, Gonzalo, and Brahim have to be ready. They're going to come in, and have to be ready. This is the elite, and we need a lot of good players."
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