Milan consider Endrick loan as Kaka asked to help persuade Real Madrid forward

Milan are considering a move for Real Madrid forward Endrick, with former players Kaka and the club’s relationship with the player’s representatives potentially helping them secure a January loan deal.

According to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, Kaka could contact his fellow Brazilian to discuss a move to San Siro and encourage him to begin a new chapter in Italy.

Milan are expected to explore a loan agreement containing an option to buy Endrick for about 60m euros, plus additional financial bonuses. The approach comes as the Italian club look for a new striker during the January transfer window, while coach Ruben Amorim’s team are also reported to be seeking attacking reinforcements.

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has a good relationship with Roc Nation, the agency representing Endrick. During the summer, Cardinale reportedly asked the agency to inform him of any decision concerning the forward’s future, underlining the club’s longstanding interest.

Milan are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. Roma are also following developments, while clubs from England and France are understood to be considering a move, according to Defensa Central, citing the Italian newspaper.

Kaka’s experience of playing for both Milan and Real Madrid could give him a role in the proposed transfer. His potential involvement would focus on speaking to Endrick and persuading him that a move to Italy would be the right step.

The financial structure of any deal, however, would remain a matter for negotiations between the two clubs. That would include what happens after the loan period and whether Milan would have the right, or the obligation, to make the transfer permanent.

Real Madrid could retain buy-back option

One possibility under discussion is a loan with an option to buy, which would leave Milan in control of whether to keep Endrick. Another is an agreement requiring the Italian club to complete the purchase at the end of the season under terms set in January.

Real Madrid could also seek to include a buy-back clause worth 80m euros if Endrick were to join Milan permanently. Such a provision would allow the Spanish club to bring the striker back in the future should it decide to let him leave at this stage.

Reports in Spain say Endrick wants to leave Real Madrid during the January transfer window because he needs more playing time. The club’s management is reportedly prepared to consider offers for the Brazilian, although Jose Mourinho wants to keep him in his squad.

Endrick’s next destination will therefore depend on the outcome of negotiations, with Milan, Roma and clubs from England and France all monitoring the situation.