Endrick's name is once again on AC Milan's radar ahead of the January transfer window.
The Brazilian talent from Real Madrid continues to struggle for playing time under José Mourinho, and the Rossoneri, who had already tried to bring him to Milan in the summer, are keeping a close eye on the situation.
Gerry Cardinale and Ruben Amorim view the 2006-born forward as a potential major opportunity to strengthen the attack for the second half of the season, particularly if his situation in Madrid does not change over the coming months.
The Rossoneri had already taken concrete steps to sign the Brazilian during the last transfer window, even managing to secure the player's openness to a move. José Mourinho, however, blocked the deal, determined not to part ways with Endrick despite Real Madrid's wealth of attacking options.
So far this season, the former Lyon player has made just four minutes of first-team football, partly due to a muscle injury, while he has enjoyed more regular playing time with Brazil. Last season, following his loan spell at Lyon, he finished with eight goals and eight assists in 21 appearances, showing that he can make a more consistent impact when given the opportunity.
Gerry Cardinale has a plan to compete with Roma for Endrick:
The road to signing Endrick, however, is far from clear. Roma have also made their move in Italy and have already held initial talks with the striker's representatives. AC Milan, though, can count on a privileged relationship with Roc Nation, the agency that represents Endrick and with which RedBird has an established partnership. This connection could prove important in the potential race for his signature in January.
In any case, according to 'La Gazzetta dello Sport', the deal would most likely be structured as a straightforward six-month loan, as Real Madrid do not appear willing to give up control of the player. If Endrick continues to struggle for playing time, Milan are ready to make another move.
