AS Roma make Real Madrid forward their priority for the January window – report | OneFootball

Endrick’s future remains uncertain despite the Brazilian deciding to stay at Real Madrid until at least January.

The forward returned to the Spanish capital following a productive loan spell with Olympique Lyonnais, expecting to have opportunities under Jose Mourinho.

However, Real Madrid’s attacking reinforcements raised doubts over how much playing time would be available to him.

As a result, Endrick began exploring potential destinations for another loan move this season.

Mourinho, though, stepped in to block any departure and assured the 20-year-old that he would be given minutes and play an important role in his plans.

AS Roma still keen

Several clubs showed interest in taking Endrick on loan, with AS Roma and Aston Villa among the sides to make particularly strong attempts during the summer.

Roma remain interested in Endrick. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

Ultimately, the striker chose to trust Mourinho’s assurances and remain at Real Madrid. Roma’s interest, however, has not gone away.

However, now, according to Corriere dello Sport (h/t Bernabeu Digital), the Italian club, managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, has made Endrick its priority target for the January transfer window.

Indeed, as per the report, Roma are expected to return with another loan proposal for Endrick in January.

The Giallorossi have continued trying to convince Endrick that a move to the Italian capital would be the right option for his development and believe they could succeed in bringing him in for the second half of the season.

Endrick will reassess his future in January

Endrick, meanwhile, intends to wait until the new year before making a decision about his future.

Endrick’s situation will be reassessed in January. (Photo by David Balogh/Getty Images)

As already reported, the 20-year-old Brazilian international has not closed the doors on a possible move to Roma in January.

If he does not get enough minutes at Real Madrid during the next few months, he could once again consider leaving on loan in search of regular playing time.

For now, his opportunities have been limited by a muscular injury, meaning the Brazilian has yet to properly establish himself in Mourinho’s plans this season. Much will depend on how things go once he returns to full fitness.