Milan explore January move for Endrick with Kaka contact considered

Milan are considering a January approach for Real Madrid forward Endrick, with former players Kaka potentially playing a role in persuading his fellow Brazilian to move to San Siro.

The Italian club are looking for a new striker and are examining the possibility of taking Endrick on loan, with a purchase clause worth about 60m euros plus performance-related bonuses included in the proposed agreement.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan believe Kaka’s previous connections with both clubs could help convince Endrick to begin a new chapter in Italy. Kaka played for Milan and Real Madrid during his career and could speak directly to the 19-year-old about the proposed move.

The financial structure of any deal would remain a matter for negotiations between Milan and Real Madrid. The Italian club could seek either an option to buy at the end of the loan or an obligation to complete the transfer at the end of the season.

Under an option-to-buy arrangement, Milan would decide whether to retain Endrick permanently. An obligation would require the club to complete the transfer under terms agreed in January.

One potential condition is a buy-back clause allowing Real Madrid to re-sign Endrick for 80m euros if he moves permanently to Milan. That would give the Spanish club a route to bring the striker back should they decide to let him leave at this stage.

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is understood to have a good relationship with Roc Nation, the agency representing Endrick. He reportedly asked during the summer to be kept informed of any decision affecting the forward’s future, suggesting Milan’s interest predates the current transfer window.

Milan are not alone in monitoring the situation. Roma are also following Endrick’s position, while clubs in England and France are assessing whether to make a move, according to Defensa Central, citing the Italian newspaper.

Reports in Spain say Endrick wants to leave Real Madrid during the January transfer window because he needs more playing time. Real Madrid’s management is reportedly prepared to listen to offers, although Jose Mourinho wants to keep the Brazilian forward in his squad.

The outcome will depend on negotiations over the loan, the purchase mechanism and what happens when the temporary spell ends. Kaka’s possible involvement would focus on speaking to Endrick and encouraging him to accept the opportunity in Italy, while the clubs would handle the contractual details.