Leeds United are monitoring Real Madrid striker Endrick during his loan spell at Lyon as they prepare what could be one of their most ambitious transfer moves in recent years. According to Caughtoffside.com.
Leeds United target ambitious Real Madrid striker Endrick after winter setbacks
The Yorkshire club have shifted their focus to the summer transfer window after hitting obstacles in their winter pursuit of attacking reinforcements. Leeds had been strongly interested in Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, a player admired by head coach Daniel Farke, but Crystal Palace have reportedly priced them out of that deal.
Spanish outlet Fichajes reports that Leeds are now keeping close tabs on Endrick, the highly-rated Brazilian teenager who moved to Madrid amid huge expectations. Rather than forcing a short-term solution this month, the club appear content to remain patient with their long-term recruitment strategy.
The 18-year-old striker has found opportunities severely limited at Madrid this season within their star-studded squad. With minutes hard to come by at the Bernabeu, Endrick was loaned to Olympique Lyon last month for the remainder of the campaign to accelerate his development through regular first-team football.
Both Leeds and Sunderland are closely monitoring the Brazilian’s progress in France during his loan spell. Scouts believe his combination of pace, movement and technical quality could allow him to make an immediate impact in English football while still possessing significant room for future growth.
From Leeds’ perspective, the appeal is clear given their backing from the 49ers group and renewed focus on recruitment strategy. The club are keen to identify players who can both elevate performance levels and retain strong resale value, with Endrick representing the ideal ambitious signing to elevate their profile significantly.
Real Madrid are said to be open to discussions if the right offer arrives this summer. While Los Blancos still value Endrick’s potential highly, competition for places and financial considerations could make a permanent sale tempting, particularly with several European clubs tracking his current situation closely.
