Overview
- Manchester United held behind-the-scenes discussions with Real Madrid about a January loan for the 19-year-old forward, according to Mark Brus of The Daily Briefing.
- Talks ended after United sought an option to buy that Madrid refused to include, per the same reporting.
- Lyon are now reported to be leading the race for a simple loan with no permanent clause.
- Madrid are seeking regular first-team minutes for Endrick this winter to aid his development before a planned return.
- United’s interest reflected plans to add a striker in January as Joshua Zirkzee could depart, according to multiple reports.