Man Utd hit with Endrick transfer reality check as Premier League rivals circle

View 2 Images

Manchester United appear unlikely to convince Endrick to depart Spain in January due to their lack of European football this season. The Real Madrid star is reportedly seeking a loan move to secure regular playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

A number of clubs have been linked with the 19-year-old as he aims to push his way into the Brazilian squad for the prestigious tournament next summer. However, ESPN Brasil has outlined the four demands the teenager and his team have regarding his next club, and it looks like Ruben Amorim's side will fall short.

Endrick wants to be part of a team in one of the top five leagues or one of the top three clubs in Portugal. The club must also be competing in Europe this season, either in the Champions League or Europa League .

While United have the first demand sorted, their lack of European football during this campaign poses a problem. The Red Devils failed to qualify for Europe after finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham last season, rendering them to just domestic competition this year.

Endrick also wants to be part of a side that has an emphasis on attacking football and are realistically competing for the league title in their country. Amorim's side have bounced back from a faltering start with three wins and a draw in their last four matches, but a push for the title may prove to be too much for the squad this season.

The Brazilian star is also planning for regular game time at his new club, which could prove to be tricky for Amorim if he did want to sign the exciting talent. Given the lack of European football, United are only playing once a week for the most part after they exited the Carabao Cup prematurely at Grimsby Town.

With Bryan Mbeumo and Amad locking down the right hand side at Old Trafford, Amorim has little opportunity to rotate his side as they only play Premier League fixtures for the time being.

With both stars planning to head to AFCON in December and January, fans may feel that Endrick would slot in nicely in their absence. However, this may not be enough to guarantee regular minutes for the teenager, and he is likely to opt for another side who can promise him what he wants.

View 2 Images

One such side is Aston Villa , who are participating in the Europa League and are in need of attackers to fuel both their domestic and international campaigns. The Premier League side have expressed an interest in bringing the youngster in on a loan on January but face competition from many sides across Europe, as per the Daily Star .

United, Villa, Juventus and West Ham are all reportedly interested, as well as European giants Borussia Dortmund . Sky Germany reported that the Bundesliga side, who have dealt with Madrid on numerous occasions, have emerged as a potential destination.

And despite giving Endrick just 11 minutes of gametime this season, Real boss Xabi Alonso believes the star still has a part to play at the Bernabeu this season. Speaking before his side's win over Juventus in the Champions League, Alonso said: "Endrick on loan? We're not at that point yet. The competition in attack is intense.

"We have to be prepared for every game. Endrick, Gonzalo, and Brahim have to be ready. They're going to come in, and have to be ready. This is the elite, and we need a lot of good players."

Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.