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Roma are among the clubs linked with a move for Real Madrid forward Endrick, the Brazilian born in 2006, as the January transfer window approaches. According to TEAMtalk, the player and his entourage are considering a temporary exit from Spain in the winter window to find more regular football. Endrick has had little game time this season under head coach José Mourinho, with few starts in the first part of the 2026-27 campaign. Roma and AC Milan are both reportedly prepared to explore a straight loan without an option to buy. That formula would initially suit Real Madrid, who want to keep control of the future of a player they still see as part of their long-term plans. Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, have also shown interest, but they want a temporary deal with a purchase option included. That condition could complicate negotiations, given Real Madrid's reluctance to lose control of the registration of a player they continue to back. Despite his reduced minutes, Endrick's standing at Real Madrid reportedly remains high. Club president Florentino Perez and Mourinho continue to regard him as an important figure for the project over the long term. The main question is therefore the playing opportunities available to the Brazilian in the coming months. If more chances do not arrive, the idea of a loan departure could gain strength.

Arsenal have reportedly made a firm move for Endrick, with the Gunners keeping contact with the Brazilian's entourage and ready to open negotiations with Real Madrid, according to TEAMtalk. Milan are also following the situation closely. Roma are watching from the sidelines, ready to seize an opportunity should one arise, and the club are among the options if the forward leaves Madrid. The 19-year-old had come close to joining Roma last summer, but Mourinho's refusal blocked the deal. The forward reportedly wants more playing time and is considering leaving Madrid as soon as January. Should he genuinely want to go, Mourinho would not stand in his way. For Roma, the picture could change quickly, and the club's interest is strong enough to keep them in the race if a winter move becomes possible. Endrick's future will be decided by the next ten matches: if he finds regular minutes he will stay in Madrid, but if not, new scenarios could open up. Among those possibilities, according to the report, is Roma under Gasperini.

Roma sporting director D'Amico is looking beyond the next window, with an eye on young players who could become stars. One name on his list is Oliver Mansson, a 17-year-old Swedish midfielder born in 2009 who is already regarded in Sweden as a possible 'crack'. According to Swedish newspaper Expressen, Roma sent scouts to watch him in the most recent match between his current club Göteborg and Djurgården. He is not the only target: United, Chelsea and Arsenal are also reportedly interested. The report places Mansson within a wider strategy. D'Amico is studying both ready-made profiles and the youth market, the area that has been serving Roma so well this season. Alongside young prospects, his notebook reportedly contains bigger names, including Lisandro Martinez and Endrick. Roma are watching closely while the competition for Mansson grows. The Italian coverage describes D'Amico as clear about how he intends to operate in the coming sessions, balancing established targets with players who are outside the ordinary and could develop into the stars of tomorrow.