Aston Villa joins race for Endrick

Endrick's future remains uncertain less than two weeks before Real Madrid's official debut. According to *As*, Aston Villa under Unai Emery has entered the race for the Brazilian forward, who is seeking minutes following the arrivals of Yan Diomande and Carlos Espí to the capital.

The Villans see the former Palmeiras player as an ideal profile to bolster their attack. The destination appeals to both Madrid and the player: it allows him to compete in the Champions League next season and gain exposure in the Premier League, where Emery's side finished fourth recently.

Endrick is enjoying a solid preseason at Madrid — he scored against Fiorentina and stood out against Ferencvaros — but the competition in attack is fierce. After Gonzalo's move to Fulham, Madrid sealed the signing of Espí, joining Vinicius, Mbappé, Diomande, Brahim, and injured Rodrygo. A loan move in search of playing time makes increasing sense.