Roma eyeing loan move for Real Madrid’s Endrick

Roma are  reportedly considering a surprising move for Real Madrid’s young Brazilian star Endrick. The 18-year-old striker, who joined the Spanish giants for a hefty €60 million fee last summer, has found playing time limited under Carlo Ancelotti’s management.

Calciomercato report  how with Roma’s current striker Artem Dovbyk shouldering a heavy workload and Shomurodov sidelined due to injury, manager Claudio Ranieri is said to be looking for reinforcements in the January transfer window. Sporting director Ghisolfi might be presented with an unexpected opportunity to address this need.

Endrick, despite his high-profile move to Madrid, has struggled to secure regular minutes in the star-studded lineup. Since his arrival in Spain, the Brazilian teenager has made just eight appearances in La Liga, scoring once against Valladolid. He also netted in the Champions League against Stuttgart but has since seen his playing time dwindle, often relegated to brief substitute appearances or left on the bench entirely.

This lack of game time has fueled speculation about a potential loan move in January. Endrick’s contract with Real Madrid runs until 2030, but a temporary switch could provide him with the playing time needed to continue his development.

Several clubs have reportedly shown interest in securing Endrick’s services for the remainder of the season. La Liga side Valladolid has already made inquiries, while Premier League strugglers Southampton have also been linked with the young striker.

However, according to Spanish publication Sport, Roma has emerged as a strong contender for Endrick’s signature. The Italian club’s interest could offer the Brazilian an opportunity to gain valuable experience in Serie A, a league known for its tactical sophistication and competitive nature.

For Roma, bringing in Endrick could provide much-needed depth in their attacking options and potentially inject some youthful energy into their forward line. The question remains whether Real Madrid would be willing to let their prized asset leave, even temporarily, and if Roma can present an attractive enough proposition to secure the deal.

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