Manchester United could renew their pursuit of Real Madrid forward Endrick when the transfer window reopens in January. The Brazilian international, 20, has found playing time hard to come by since returning to the Spanish capital, prompting United to monitor his situation.

Endrick was only introduced in the closing stages of Real Madrid's recent match against Elche, a sign his role may be more limited than he anticipated after a productive loan at Olympique Lyon. He had hoped to compete for minutes as a centre-forward or on the right wing, but faces stiff competition from Kylian Mbappe, Arda Guler and summer signing Carlos Espi.

United made contact with the player's representatives during the summer, but Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho made his position clear. "He wanted to keep hold of the 20-year-old Brazilian international," a source close to the situation said. With nothing materialising then, a winter move, potentially another loan, is now being considered by Old Trafford officials.

The young forward impressed during his spell in France, scoring eight goals and providing eight assists in 21 appearances for Lyon, form that earned him a place in Brazil's World Cup squad. His pre-season injury delayed his integration back at Madrid, and his expectations for a significant role have not yet been met.

For a Manchester United side sitting 13th in the Premier League with four points from four games, adding a dynamic attacking option is a priority. The team has scored seven goals but also conceded seven. Bruno Fernandes leads the scoring charts with three goals, but reinforcements are being sought. The club's immediate goal is to improve on their current points tally of four and address a goal difference of zero as they prepare for their next fixture, an away trip to face 18th-placed Fulham on 20 September.

Endrick's future will become clearer in the coming months, with AS Roma also credited with an interest. United's decision may hinge on whether his situation at the Bernabeu changes before the January market opens. The source report indicates that Endrick has accumulated only 45 minutes of playing time across three substitute appearances this season, a statistic that is central to United's monitoring of his frustration and potential availability.

The report in full is at Yahoo Sports