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Aston Villa and Lyon prepare to face off to take potent young striker on loan in January

Endrick is already considering his options for January after another season has begun where he’s not playing as much as he wanted. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source…

By Will Faulks · Caught Offside

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 1:05 PM

Key Things to Know

Aston Villa and Lyon are competing to sign Real Madrid striker Endrick on loan in January.
The potential deal would be a loan move following Endrick's lack of minutes under manager Jose Mourinho.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa offers Champions League football, while Lyon hosted the Brazilian forward on loan previously.

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Aston Villa and Lyon are reportedly preparing to compete for the loan signing of Real Madrid striker Endrick in January. According to Spanish radio station Cadena SER, the Brazilian forward has struggled for playing time and has not convinced new manager Jose Mourinho, pushing him toward a mid-season departure.

Endrick previously spent time on loan at Lyon, but Aston Villa is viewed as a primary destination due to Unai Emery's squad rebuilding and their Champions League participation.

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