Transfer News: Endrick, Mainoo, and Kante Updates
Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Lyon are interested in Real Madrid striker Endrick, while Napoli seeks to acquire Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo in January, and N'Golo Kante may return to France.
Aston Villa has joined Manchester United in pursuing a loan deal for 19-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick from Real Madrid in January, according to the Daily Star on Sunday.
However, Lyon is reportedly the frontrunner to secure Endrick's services, as the player is eager for more first-team opportunities to enhance his chances of being selected for Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup, as noted by Foot Mercato.
Manchester United is also intensifying efforts to sign 22-year-old England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in January, although they may face competition from Chelsea , Manchester City , and Newcastle United , according to Caught Offside.
Napoli aims to secure a loan deal for Kobbie Mainoo , a 20-year-old midfielder from Manchester United , with plans to make the transfer permanent in the summer, as reported by the Mirror.
Aston Villa's obligation to convert England attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott's loan from Liverpool into a permanent transfer is expected to trigger once the 22-year-old makes 10 appearances for the club, according to the Independent.
Paris FC is interested in acquiring 34-year-old French midfielder N'Golo Kante, whose contract with Al-Ittihad expires next summer, as highlighted by Foot Mercato.
Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez, 24, has until the January transfer window to prove to AC Milan that he deserves to remain at the club rather than being sold, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Italy forward Lorenzo Insigne, 34, has become a free agent after leaving Toronto FC and is seeking a move to Lazio , as reported by Football Italia.