Manchester United remain hot on the heels of Real Madrid starlet Endrick ahead of 2026. The Brazilian forward’s future hangs in the balance after a disappointing start to the campaign under Xabi

Brazil's Endrick is pursuing a January loan move away from Real Madrid and talks have already begun with a club outside of Spain.

Endrick arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu with the highest of expectations. Once labeled as “next Pelé,” the Brazilian completed a €60 million (£52.3 million, $69.7 million) switch to Real Madrid ahead of the 2024–25 campaign, having to wait until his 18th birthday to move to Europe.

Lyon are leading the chase for a January loan for Real Madrid striker Endrick, sources told ESPN, although the Ligue 1 side are not the only ones pursuing the Brazil international.

Stuttgart are exploring a surprise January loan move for Real Madrid prodigy Endrick, according to reports. The Bundesliga club hope to use coach Sebastian Hoeness' strong relationship with Madrid boss Xabi Alonso to secure the 19-year-old striker,

Madrid agreed to a package worth a huge €60 million (£52.3 million, $69.7 million) to sign Endrick in 2022, with FIFA rules meaning he could not join up with his new side until 2024. Despite arriving with an incredibly high potential, the teenage striker has found minutes incredibly hard to come by.

After struggling to make an impact in the current 2025-26 season with Real Madrid, Endrick remains open to a loan move. In light of this, a historic French team is close to reaching an agreement for the young Brazilian.