Roma lead the race for Endrick ahead of the January window

Roma are the favourites to sign Endrick in January, according to Football Italia. Gian Piero Gasperini and the club’s management will meet Ryan Friedkin in the coming days to plan the winter window, and the Brazilian tops their list. The deal being worked on is a loan with an option to buy, plus a buy-back clause for Real Madrid.

The 20-year-old has played only 141 minutes for Real this season, with one goal and one assist, and wants more regular football. Milan are also interested, but Roma look more attractive thanks to Gasperini’s system and the chance to play a leading role. Endrick said: “I’m only 20 and I’ll see how things develop.” José Mourinho, however, has insisted the forward is not going anywhere.

TuttoMercatoWeb adds a personal angle: Endrick’s strong faith and the evangelical communities in Rome may weigh on his decision, while Milan’s nickname, the Devil, could work against them. Sporting director Tony D’Amico, meanwhile, wants a quick winger, so Frosinone’s Giorgi Kvernadze, Rodrigo Riquelme and Samuel Lino are also being monitored.