Lyon Lead Endrick January Loan Talks

Olympique Lyon have emerged as front-runners to sign Real Madrid’s 19-year-old striker Endrick on a January loan, opening talks and presenting a project that would guarantee him a starting role under Paulo Fonseca while offering Europa League and Ligue 1 football. Endrick has not played a competitive minute for Madrid this season after recovering from injury and has grown frustrated by a lack of opportunities — an on-touchline incident at Getafe highlighted tensions — prompting him to seek regular minutes to boost his Brazil chances. Multiple Premier League and other European clubs (including Tottenham, Everton, West Ham, Aston Villa and Brighton) remain interested, but Real Madrid will only sanction a move where he is assured consistent starts. Reports differ on the financial terms: Lyon have proposed varying contributions to wages and some outlets say they would pay a loan fee and cover his reported salary, while Real Madrid are understood to want the salary covered, a loan fee and a clear role for Endrick. Sources say the forward is weighing options and is likely to decide before Christmas to settle an early January transfer that prioritizes playing time and development.