Gasperini wants Friedkins closer to Roma as January window approaches

Real Madrid forward Endrick has opened the door to a January exit, saying he does not know what will happen when the window opens but that he wants to play more football. Roma have kept a close eye on the Brazilian in the transfer market, having pursued him for a long time over the summer. Endrick has scored his only goal of the season against Roma, and he is finding very little game time under Mourinho, who has repeatedly said he has faith in the young striker. A loan move in January remains a concrete option, both because the 2006-born player wants more regular football and because Real Madrid want him to gain experience through a loan deal. For Roma, the situation keeps Endrick on the list of targets they are monitoring as the winter window approaches. Speaking to GloboEsporte, Endrick said: "I'm only 20 years old, so I'll see how things evolve. I just want to play, be happy and help my teammates. I don't know what will happen in January; it's in God's hands. I only ask for what is best for my career." He added: "Whatever is meant to happen, will happen. I will keep my feet on the ground and continue to give my absolute best. Madrid is a wonderful city, but I will always do everything necessary to advance my career."

Former Roma player Vincent Candela has urged the club not to settle for less, backing Gian Piero Gasperini's approach and insisting the side can push Inter until the end of the Serie A title race. Speaking to Il Messaggero, Candela praised Gasperini's work, the progress of Matías Soulé and the solidity of the midfield, while also highlighting the impact of Donyell Malen. He also sent a message to the transfer market: "If a couple of missing pieces arrive, we can have even more fun." Roma return to training at Trigoria tomorrow afternoon, and Gasperini is set to gradually bring back Paulo Dybala and Mile Svilar. Svilar, recovering from a stress fracture in the fifth toe of his foot, will undergo a new check-up. Koné and Nahuel Molina will remain at Trigoria during the break. Molina's recall to the national squad has been halted by the club, a call-up that would have meant returning to the capital just two days before the league resumes. Gasperini's side have set a new record in the club's history, scoring 31 goals in the first 11 Serie A matchdays, a figure never previously reached. The previous best was 28 goals in the 1960-61 season. Roma remain unbeaten in Serie A, as are Lazio, and among the top five European leagues they share this record only with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Roma have also not lost at the Stadio Olimpico for over a year.

Paulo Dybala and Mile Svilar are set to return to Roma's group after the international break, with both players coming back gradually. Roma are back at Trigoria tomorrow afternoon, where they will train until Saturday morning, following two days of rest granted by Gian Piero Gasperini. Svilar is expected to undergo a new check-up, having recovered from a stress fracture to the fifth toe of his foot. His rehabilitation, carried out between Belgium and Italy, has been successful, and he will be in goal against Parma on 21 November. Manu Koné and Nahuel Molina will also stay at Trigoria. For Molina, Roma have refused a call-up to the Argentina squad, and Lionel Scaloni has accepted this, making do with Balerdi, Soulé and Castro.