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Endrick is among Roma's priority targets for the January transfer window after lengthy speculation over him during the summer. The Brazilian striker remains deeply unhappy with his situation at Real Madrid despite choosing to stay with the club, having received only four minutes of action against Elche under Mourinho's management. During the international break, Endrick's representatives held talks with Real Madrid's hierarchy to reiterate their frustration, but the club has made its position clear: no permanent sale will be entertained. Roma and AC Milan are both positioned to pursue a loan deal, the only avenue currently available. Several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Tottenham, have registered interest but are unwilling to consider a loan arrangement. AC Milan already attempted to bring Endrick to Italy during the summer, a fact confirmed by Pato in an interview at the Festival dello Sport. The Serie A remains one of the most concrete and attractive destinations for the player in January, and Roma have the strongest chance of securing him on loan. Gasperini is pushing for Endrick's arrival, and Roma's director D'Amico is actively working the deal. The coming weeks are expected to bring significant developments in the pursuit of the 17-year-old forward.

Robinio Vaz has had limited playing time since joining Hull City on loan in August, with only eight minutes against Chelsea and twelve against Newcastle to his name so far this season, plus a subdued showing in the Curaçao Cup. The French midfielder has moved between benches at Marseille, Roma and now Hull City, where he arrived on a temporary deal with a buyout option. Vaz joined Roma in January on a €22 million transfer at the behest of Massara, but failed to win over head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who opted to send him out on loan rather than allow his valuation to diminish further. The club structured the deal as a €2 million loan fee coupled with a €30 million buyout clause for Hull City, which carries no performance or appearance conditions—it depends solely on the English club's judgment of the player. Despite injuries to Hull's Gelhardt and Ansah, Vaz has not broken into their starting hierarchy. The arrangement came at a time when Vaz also faced racist abuse on social media, prompting Hull City to issue a statement in his defence. The hope now, whether or not the buyout is triggered, is that the midfielder finds regular football in England and can rebuild his career after a difficult spell at the Stadio Olimpico.

Endrick remains a target for both Roma and AC Milan this winter, but the Brazilian forward has reportedly already committed to Gasperini, tilting the balance in the Giallorossi's favour. The 22-year-old was expected to move during the summer, but José Mourinho convinced him to stay at Real Madrid, where he has been hampered by a muscle injury and limited playing time. Roma's interest intensifies as Endrick's situation mirrors his loan move to Lyon in January 2025, when Gasperini also saw him as a secondary striker rather than a primary forward—a role in which he scored 8 goals in 23 matches and contributed substantially to Lyon's Champions League qualification. Roc Nation, Endrick's agency, maintains strong relations with both Roma and AC Milan owner Jerry Cardinale, but the player's previous commitment to Gasperini last summer could prove decisive. Mourinho, who blocked his departure to Rome last August, is no longer opposed to the move, according to Corriere dello Sport. The remaining question concerns the transfer structure: whether Roma would pursue a long-term loan with a purchase option, insist on an obligation to buy, or settle for a straightforward loan. Roma has historically resisted subsidising other clubs' players, but January offers opportunities that can shift decision-making.