AS Roma have identified Endrick as one of their primary transfer targets and are exploring ways to bring the Brazilian attacker to the Italian capital, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Serie A club are reportedly looking to negotiate an innovative agreement with Real Madrid, believing the 20-year-old has the versatility to operate both as a central striker and on the wing.After struggling for regular minutes under former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, Endrick spent last season on loan at Olympique Lyon. The spell proved beneficial, with the youngster impressing in France before earning a place in Brazil's World Cup squad. He has since returned to Madrid, where Jose Mourinho has taken charge ahead of the new campaign.🚨💣 BREAKING: AS ROMA want Endrick!The club wants a loan with option to buy, + a potential buy-back clause for Real Madrid.Their sporting director, Tony D'Amico, travelled directly to Madrid to see if a deal could be possible.So far, Real Madrid have NOT been open to a… pic.twitter.com/UavCUa6wuY— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) August 2, 2026 Despite scoring in Saturday's 2-2 friendly against Fiorentina, reports from Globo and Marca suggest Mourinho has yet to make a final decision on Endrick's future. Real's recent €25 million signing of Carlos Espi from Levante is also seen as an indication that the Portuguese coach was searching for a different profile of striker. The 1.94-metre Spaniard offers a more physical presence up front.Roma, meanwhile, are pushing hard to make a deal happen. Sporting director Tony D'Amico has reportedly travelled to Madrid to discuss the possibility of signing Endrick, although the Italian club are aware that meeting Real Madrid's asking price could be beyond their financial reach.Because of that, Roma are hoping to structure an agreement similar to the one involving Nico Paz. Real Madrid sold the Argentine to Como in 2024 for just €6 million while retaining a €9 million buy-back clause. After Paz flourished in Serie A and significantly increased his value, Real exercised the clause before selling him back to Como for €60 million, this time including an €80 million buy-back option.𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗗 🎯First game back, first goal 😎🎥 @realmadrid pic.twitter.com/cDquOXfqGo— 433 (@433) August 1, 2026 Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini had previously targeted Mason Greenwood and Crysencio Summerville, but both players ultimately chose different destinations, joining Fenerbahce and Al-Hilal respectively. With those options off the table, the Giallorossi have now turned their full attention to Endrick, whose current contract with Real Madrid runs until the summer of 2030.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872196##
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