Endrick: New twist in Man United’s pursuit of Real Madrid ace

Manchester United’s summer rebuild has already transformed the club’s attacking numbers, but Old Trafford chiefs are refusing to stand still. After climbing from 44 league goals all last season to 47 in just 26 fixtures this term, INEOS are now plotting another statement swoop—this time for Real Madrid’s 19-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick.

Endrick touched down in Madrid in July 2024 but found first-team minutes hard to come by. In January he was dispatched to Lyon, where a blistering half-season—five goals in six Ligue 1 appearances—has reignited the market. United, long-time admirers who monitored him before the winter window, have vaulted to the front of the queue, according to Fichajes.

Sources close to the negotiations say United have outlined a detailed development pathway designed to guarantee the teenager meaningful Premier League minutes. With Joshua Zirkzee’s future uncertain and the club open to further tweaking a frontline that already features Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, Endrick’s raw pace and direct dribbling are viewed as the perfect complement to the existing options.

Real Madrid are understood to be willing to cash in on the forward’s Lyon-powered surge in value, yet any deal will carry a premium price tag. United’s hierarchy remain committed to a midfield overhaul once Casemiro departs, and budgets could tighten if multiple targets are pursued. Competing priorities, however, have not cooled United’s interest; informal talks with Endrick’s camp are expected to accelerate once the domestic season concludes.

For the player, the appeal is clear. A switch to England offers the platform to continue his upward trajectory at one of Europe’s most visible clubs, while United believe his fearless style can push them closer to silverware after last season’s 15th-place finish and Europa League final heartbreak against Tottenham.

Whether finances allow the move remains the final hurdle, but the pieces are sliding into place for what could be another eye-catching addition to Erik ten Hag’s evolving squad.