Roma in pole for Endrick, but club also eye Kvernadze, Riquelme and Lino
ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 14: Endrick of Real Madrid celebrates after the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between AS Roma and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio Olimpico on October 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
Roma are in pole position to sign Endrick in January, but the Giallorossi are also keeping tabs on Giorgi Kvernadze, Rodrigo Riquelme and Samuel Lino.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Gian Piero Gasperini and the club’s management will meet Ryan Friedkin in the coming days to plan their winter window. Endrick is top of the list.
Roma’s January targets
The 20-year-old has played only 141 minutes for Real Madrid this season, scoring once and providing one assist, and he’s considering a move for more regular football. Milan are also interested, but Roma are seen as a more attractive destination because of Gasperini’s system and the prospect of a leading role. They have stayed in contact with his representatives and are working on a loan with an option to buy, plus a buy-back clause for Real.
“I’m only 20 and I’ll see how things develop,” Endrick told Brazilian media earlier this week. “I want to play, be happy and help my teammates.”
José Mourinho, however, has insisted the forward isn’t going anywhere.
Sporting director Tony D’Amico has confirmed Roma are looking for a quick winger who can run in behind. That’s why Frosinone’s Kvernadze, Riquelme and Lino are also being monitored, but Endrick remains the priority.
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