Overview
- Fabrizio Romano says Manchester United are not in the race, with Real Madrid and Lyon in advanced talks on a straight loan without a purchase option.
- The proposed move would run for six months from January, with remaining details such as loan fee and wage coverage still being finalised, according to multiple reports.
- Diario AS and L’Equipe report that Endrick has approved a Lyon switch after direct talks with Paulo Fonseca.
- Premier League suitors including United, Aston Villa and West Ham cooled their pursuit due to Madrid’s insistence on a deal with no option to buy, as reported by ESPN Brasil and others.
- The 19-year-old has logged only an 11-minute cameo this season in a 4-0 win over Valencia after a lengthy injury layoff, heightening the push for guaranteed minutes.