Real Madrid could be busy in the winter transfer window, particularly when it comes to exits. The main issue at Valdebebas will inevitably surround Endrick, who’s had a difficult start to the 2026-27 campaign, given that he’s barely featured.
His late cameo in Tuesday’s last-gasp victory over Elche is the first minutes Endrick has had this season. Granted, he missed the first four matches due to injury, but even so, it looks difficult for him to play regularly under Jose Mourinho.
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Endrick has Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi ahead of him in the striker pecking order, while Arda Guler, Yan Diomande and Brahim Diaz are currently preferred on the right wing. Thus, his chances of regular minutes are low, which is why there are chances for him to depart for the second winter transfer window in a row.
Real Madrid will re-assess Endrick’s situation in the lead-up to January, and if he is still far down the pecking order, it’s likely that another loan move will be sought. However, Manchester United would prefer to sign him permanently, and according to TEAMtalk (via CaughtOffside), their long-term interest could materialise into a transfer offer when the window re-opens.
What should Real Madrid do with Endrick?
While it is true that Endrick showed a great level during his loan spell at Lyon last season, he has yet to make a significant impact at the Bernabeu since he joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024. Club bosses are still being patient, but that patience could start to run thin if he fails to establish himself under Mourinho.
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There is a world in which Real Madrid allow Endrick to leave permanently, and Man United would be primed to strike if that happens. However, they would surely look to include a sell-on clause and/or buy-back clause, as this would allow them to retain control over his future.
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