West Ham continue to monitor the situation of Endrick, as new details from ESPN Brazil reveal the player’s strict conditions for a January move. 

The 19-year-old forward has now accepted leaving Real Madrid on loan, after Xabi Alonso approved the idea. His staff are mapping possible destinations, with clear rules in place for the next step of his career.

According to ESPN Brasil, Endrick’s camp have set clear rules for any move away from Real Madrid. The 19-year-old wants a loan to a club competing in one of Europe’s top five leagues, or to one of Portugal’s “big three”. And crucially, a team that fights near the top of the table. His representatives believe that exposure is key to earning a place in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad.

That criteria instantly makes West Ham’s case harder. Sitting 19th in the Premier League after eight matches, with just one league win so far, the club are in urgent need of a spark. 

Endrick’s entourage also want him in a team that plays attacking football and competes for major honours. That means West Ham’s current situation makes their pursuit even more complicated.

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