According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan is still monitoring Real Madrid forward Endrick and may attempt to sign the Brazilian player again during the January transfer window.

AC Milan attempted to sign Endrick last summer and secured the player's approval, but the move was ultimately blocked by Carlo Ancelotti, who did not want Endrick to leave. AC Milan then turned to loan Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest. If Hutchinson's performance falls short of expectations and Endrick continues to lack playing time at Real Madrid, AC Milan will revive their pursuit in the January window.

Endrick has been hampered by a muscle injury this season and has played just 4 minutes for Real Madrid so far. However, he recently featured in 3 friendly matches with the Brazilian national team, playing 139 minutes total against Australia (twice) and India. Endrick previously had a loan spell at Lyon, where he scored 7 goals in 37 appearances during the 2023-24 season before joining Real Madrid permanently. At Lyon, he contributed 8 goals and 7 assists in 21 matches. Now he hopes to earn more opportunities at Real Madrid; if not, he may consider another loan move.

AS Roma is currently AC Milan's main rival in pursuing Endrick. Reports indicate that Roma has made initial contact with the player's agency, Roc Nation, and will have the chance to communicate with Real Madrid when they meet in the Champions League on the 14th of this month. Aston Villa also previously tried to sign Endrick, but Real Madrid stated at the time that the player would not leave.

AC Milan and Roc Nation have maintained a working relationship since 2020, and their ties have remained close following Cardinale's arrival. In August, Cardinale and Roc Nation jointly invested in CardVault, a venture involving Tom Brady. As a result, AC Milan is confident they may have an advantage with Roc Nation regarding Endrick.

As for the structure of any deal, AC Milan is unlikely to purchase Endrick outright. Real Madrid paid a fixed transfer fee of €35 million plus €25 million in add-ons when they signed him in 2022. When he was loaned to Lyon last January, Real Madrid only charged a €1 million loan fee and included no purchase option. La Gazzetta believes that if AC Milan can push through a deal in January, a 6-month loan remains the most realistic option.

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