Mourinho pushes Endrick to Man Utd as bizarre Real Madrid plan revealed

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly considering deploying midfielder Jude Bellingham as a false nine to cover for the injured Kylian Mbappe against Villarreal on October 10. Such a tactical decision could leave striker Endrick sidelined once again, despite the Brazilian having recovered from injury and featured for his national team. Endrick has registered just four minutes of action for Real Madrid this season.

Being overlooked could accelerate a January exit for Endrick, with Manchester United and AC Milan emerging as potential destinations for a loan deal or permanent transfer. Manchester United has prioritized signing a striker in January, also eyeing Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. Meanwhile, Real Madrid forward Carlos Espi remains another option competing with Endrick for playing time.