Manchester United senior officials Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada look on
Manchester United have held talks over a 'stunning' deal to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick this summer.
The Red Devils are keen to add more firepower to their squad amid question marks over the futures of Joshua Zirkzee and Marcus Rashford, with the club keen to ensure they are not short on options after qualifying for the Champions League for the first time since the 2023/24 season.
Michael Carrick is understood to be open to bringing in a new forward, but after missing out on top target Crysencio Summerville after he opted to join Saudi side Al Hilal instead, a surprise deal has now been put on the table for them.
Man Utd Hold Talks Over Endrick Deal
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Endrick is now contemplating a departure from the Bernabeu after their recent transfer business.
The Brazil international, described as a 'game-changer', spent the second half of the 2025/26 season on loan at Lyon in Ligue 1 and registered an impressive eight goals and eight assists in 21 games for the French side, earning a place in the World Cup squad under Carlo Ancelotti.
The 20-year-old had been set to return to Real Madrid to be part of Jose Mourinho's squad for the upcoming season, but the Portuguese boss has since sanctioned moves for striker Carlos Espi and winger Yan Diomande, while Vinicius Jr has signed a long-term contract extension, putting his future with the club in doubt.
TEAMtalk report that the forward's camp have begun reaching out to potential landing spots as he looks for regular football this upcoming season, and the Premier League has emerged as his preferred destination.
Man Utd are one of the clubs who have been contacted, and talks have taken place over the terms of a deal. Real Madrid are only willing to sanction a loan deal, but Man Utd have made it clear during discussions that they would only proceed if there was a buy option included in the arrangement.
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Ancelotti: Endrick is 'Spectacular'
Endrick celebrates after scoring against PSG
Endrick has struggled for regular game time since moving to Real Madrid in July 2024, having been signed in December 2022 as a 16-year-old in a stunning €72m (£61.7m) deal.
But despite his battles for minutes at the Bernabeu, he is still very highly thought of within the walls of the Spanish capital. Ancelotti, who is now his manager at national team level, previously spoke about the qualities he possesses, describing him as 'spectacular'.
"He is spectacular," Ancelotti told a press conference
"He has these amazing characteristics he has shown whenever he has a chance. His accuracy is off the charts, he's quick and he still has a lot to improve with the ball.