Overview
- Mourinho publicly dismissed January exit talk on Wednesday, saying any club that wants Endrick will have to “fight me hard” to secure him on loan.
- Endrick has made only a single late appearance this season and has logged fewer than ten minutes after a pre-season muscle problem limited his chances.
- The 20-year-old rediscovered form at Lyon last season with roughly eight goals and eight assists in 21 games and has 24 caps for Brazil, including World Cup appearances.
- Clubs frequently linked with a winter move include Aston Villa, AC Milan and Roma while Premier League sides have been reported to show interest.
- Some experts argue a carefully chosen January loan would restore Endrick’s development and market value, while the club and his agent publicly insist he should stay and compete for minutes.