AC Milan prepares an offer for Endrick

Endrick, a 20-year-old forward and currently a player of Real Madrid, remains on AC Milan's agenda for the upcoming January transfer window after the Italian club's unsuccessful attempt to secure his loan during the summer. José Mourinho prevented his departure back then, and the operation will now depend on the playing time the Brazilian gets in the first half of the season.

Milan informed the player's circle that they maintain interest if the situation changes in the coming months. The approach being considered by the Italian side involves a loan with an option to buy, although Real Madrid has not shown any signs yet of wanting to permanently part ways with the attacker.

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Endrick still a target for AC Milan in January

AC Milan began working on Endrick during the final weeks of the summer transfer window. Gerry Cardinale reached out to the player's camp and expressed interest to Real Madrid, but faced a negative response from the Spanish club and José Mourinho.

The decision was made to keep the forward within the LaLiga squad. The Brazilian also aimed to fight for a spot after returning from his loan at Olympique Lyon, so all parties discarded an immediate departure.

The situation may be reevaluated in January. Endrick has not played any official minutes this season due to ongoing physical issues, confirmed by Real Madrid in early September that he is still in the recovery process.

Mourinho indicated late in August that the forward was near a return, but emphasized not rushing the timeline. His involvement in September through December will be crucial to determine whether the club maintains the same stance when the next window opens.

Real Madrid to decide based on Endrick's minutes

Milan sees the Brazilian as an option to bolster their attack. The Italian club invested 70 million euros guaranteed in Gonçalo Ramos during the summer and chose to keep Francesco Camarda as the primary alternative to the Portuguese, at least until January.

The sports management will reassess that setup after the initial competition months. Endrick will feature in that evaluation, operating either as a center-forward or in more withdrawn attacking roles.

Competition isn't limited to Milan. Roma also inquired during the summer about a possible loan and faced the same rejection, with strong interest from Manchester United. Hence, the scenario could alter if the player needs more playing time in the latter part of the season.

Endrick remains under contract with Real Madrid, and his current status does not lean towards a sales decision. Mourinho's priority is to first assess his return from injury and the role he can play within a squad containing several offensive alternatives.

Endrick's immediate future will be determined on the pitch. If he regains consistency and fits into Mourinho's plans, Real Madrid will have few reasons to change their stance; if by January he has minimal minutes, AC Milan will try again and propose a loan for the forward to compete regularly outside of LaLiga.

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