Man Utd intensify efforts to sign Barcelona and Real Madrid target Endrick
Karan Tejwani
- Updated: 24 Oct 2022 08:55 BST
- 3 min read
Manchester United have joined the fight for Palmeiras’ sensation Endrick and could be tempted to make a move for him in the near future.
The Red Devils have reportedly been tracking his progress since January of this year and are one of the leading clubs bidding to sign the sensational Brazilian talent.
Other than them, the Spanish duo of Barcelona and Real Madrid are also eyeing a move for the player, but Manchester United could get him if they move quickly.
READ: Real Madrid and Barcelona transfer target Endrick makes Brazilian football history
Manchester United rarely move for youngsters from Brazil, but there could be a rare exception in this case given the talent and potential of Endrick.
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According to Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola, Manchester United are seriously interested in the player, who will cost them €40 million if they wish to sign him.
Another journalist in Brazil, Caio Carrieri, has said Manchester United have now intensified their interest in him and a future move is a real possibility.
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The Red Devils are set to send out scouts more regularly to observe his performances and report back and were present when his Palmeiras side played Coritiba earlier this month.
Endrick has been a star at youth level for Palmeiras but is yet to make a senior start for his club, however, he became their youngest-ever player earlier this month when he came on for his debut.
At 16 years and 125 days old, he came on for his first appearance for the club and made history and played about 20 minutes in that match against Coritiba.
Endrick's dad watching his son become the youngest-ever Palmeiras player ❤️pic.twitter.com/1tn8lkKNqp
— Football Transfers (@Transfersdotcom) October 7, 2022
Endrick cannot sign for a team outside of Brazil until he turns 18, with Real Madrid and Barcelona among the clubs interested in activating the rumoured €60 million release clause in his contract.
It was reported earlier by Spanish outlet Sport that Paris Saint-Germain also had a €20 million offer for the player rejected, with Palmeiras wanting more.
Others are also tracking his progress and he will be chased after by many when the time comes for him to move in the future.
