Jose Mourinho may have given Endrick the choice over his future, but the message from the Real Madrid boss is becoming increasingly clear: regular football at the Bernabeu will be extremely difficult to find.After Madrid's win in Budapest, Mourinho outlined his plans for a small squad of just 20 players, plus those currently injured – a warning to several players whose futures remain uncertain and, perhaps most importantly, to those who could benefit from a loan move.Endrick was not caught off guard.Mourinho is thinking, Roma takes advantage — Endrick on the Italians' radarThe Brazilian is already seriously considering another loan spell after his successful stint at Lyon last season, and offers have started to arrive. Among the clubs now showing interest are Roma and Aston Villa, with both destinations fitting the conditions Endrick has set for his next move.Mourinho has left the final decision to the 20-year-old, but Endrick already knows where he stands in the Portuguese coach's plans.The situation is similar to what happened with Gonzalo before his move to Fulham. Mourinho initially wanted to keep the academy striker, but was also honest with him about his chances of becoming a starter.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883810##That was precisely why Madrid moved for Carlos Espi after Gonzalo's departure.Mourinho wanted a more positional No. 9 than Kylian Mbappe – someone capable of holding his position in the box and providing a different option, particularly in the air. He sees Endrick more naturally as a central striker than on the right wing, where the Brazilian was often used at Lyon, but also recognises that he does not quite fit the profile of a classic, positional No. 9.That leaves Endrick behind Mbappe and Espi in the central striking hierarchy.While Liverpool hesitates, Arsenal wants to steal – Gunners are going after BarcolaThe picture is even more complicated on the right. The arrival of Yan Diomande has added another option alongside Brahim Diaz, Bernardo Silva and, once fit again, Rodrygo.For Endrick, the message is therefore difficult to ignore: another season spent mostly watching from the bench could do more harm than good.The Brazilian is now considering his options and wants his next club to tick some very specific boxes. If he leaves Madrid this season, he wants to join a team playing in European competition – preferably the Champions League – and, above all, one where he can be the first-choice No. 9.Harambee Stars prospect joins Sheffield Wednesday on three-year dealThat was exactly what attracted him to Lyon.His spell in France proved that the formula can work. Endrick scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 21 appearances during the second half of last season, earning valuable minutes and, ultimately, helping put himself in contention for the World Cup.Now Roma and Aston Villa have knocked on his door.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883158##