Endrick is due back in Madrid on July 28 after his post-international break vacation. That return does not settle his future. Real Madrid are still weighing whether to send him out on loan for a second successive transfer window, even though the 19-year-old wants to stay and fight for minutes.

Madrid's plan for Endrick

Rodra of madriduniversal.com reported that Madrid have not ruled out another loan, despite Endrick being determined to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu and compete for regular minutes. ESPN added that the latest plan is for the Brazilian to remain at Real Madrid and accept a reduced role at the beginning of the season. That is the tension here: the player wants to stay, but the club are still leaving the door open to a move away.

Jose Mourinho also wants to assess Endrick in pre-season before making a final decision. That makes the summer schedule important, because the decision is being framed around minutes and development rather than any suggestion that he has already been written off. Endrick’s World Cup record was limited to 4 appearances, and his 6.48 rating there points to a player who is useful but not yet producing the sort of output that would make him untouchable.

Fulham's interest in Madrid's forwards

Fulham are now part of the wider picture. Standard Sport reported that they are in talks with Real Madrid over a double deal for Gonzalo García and César Palacios. García made 39 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring 8 goals and providing 3 assists, while Palacios made 7 appearances, including 2 in the Champions League.

Those numbers help explain why Madrid are being pulled in different directions. García has already shown enough senior output to attract serious interest, and Palacios has at least had a taste of elite competition. Madrid valued García at around €60 million, which tells you they are not looking at academy exits as throwaway deals. The club still have options, but the forward reshuffle is already forcing awkward choices. If more attacking arrivals come in late, Endrick is the one most likely to feel the squeeze.

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