Roma make Endrick approach as Real Madrid weigh striker’s next step

Roma have shown an interest in signing Real Madrid forward Endrick this summer, with the Italian club exploring a loan agreement that would include an option to buy.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma are looking to strengthen their attack and have identified the Brazil international as a leading target. Club officials have travelled to Madrid to discuss whether a deal can be reached during the current transfer window.

Real Madrid are not currently open to negotiations, the report says, despite Endrick not having a central role in the plans of head coach Jose Mourinho.

Roma are understood to be particularly keen to complete the transfer if Real Madrid decide they are willing to allow the 18-year-old to leave. The proposed structure would give the Italian side the chance to sign Endrick initially on loan, while retaining an option to make the move permanent.

Endrick scored in Real Madrid’s friendly against Fiorentina on Saturday, but that contribution is not considered sufficient to settle his position at the club. Mourinho will assess the striker over the coming days before a decision is made about his future.

The forward’s performance against Fiorentina could therefore form part of the manager’s evaluation, rather than immediately changing Real Madrid’s stance on a possible transfer. For now, the Spanish club are reported to be unwilling to enter formal negotiations, leaving Roma waiting for clarity over whether Endrick will be made available.

Roma’s interest has led their representatives to hold discussions in Madrid, underlining their desire to find out whether a loan arrangement can be negotiated. However, the Italian club’s hopes of advancing the deal depend on Real Madrid changing their current position and deciding that Endrick can leave.

The outcome is expected to become clearer after Mourinho has completed his assessment in the next few days. If the manager concludes that Endrick does not have a significant role in his plans, Roma would be among the clubs most eager to pursue an agreement.

For the moment, Endrick remains a Real Madrid player and the club have yet to indicate that they are prepared to consider Roma’s proposal. The Brazilian’s goal against Fiorentina has given Mourinho further material to evaluate, but the decision on whether he stays or departs has not been made.