Manchester United are set to embark on a new era of football at Old Trafford, after INEOS made the decision to sack Michael Carrick as manager.
The Red Devils sit 18th in the Premier League table after just one win in their opening 10 games, and Carrick has been dismissed as a result of the poor results just 15 games after signing a two-year contract as the permanent head coach.
GIVEMESPORT understands that Mauricio Pochettino is set to take over as the next boss, having agreed terms over a deal to leave the USMNT job for Old Trafford, with United chiefs set to pay around £9m to trigger his release clause with US Soccer and bring his staff with him.
The Argentine coach will be in the dugout for the next game against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday 22nd November, in what will no doubt be a baptism of fire.
But attention is already turning towards the January transfer window, where the 54-year-old will get the opportunity to bring in some players to bolster the squad in key areas, and help him to implement his style of play and ideas more quickly.
One area that is expected to be targeted is the attack, with Joshua Zirkzee's future far from certain and Benjamin Sesko ruled out until the new year at least with a persistent shin injury. Upgrades are needed, with Amad having not scored a goal for over 11 months, while Marcus Rashford continues to be linked with a move away after returning from a loan away last season.
Adding a consistent source of goals and assists to help ease the burden on Bruno Fernandes should be among the priorities, and United may have been given a huge chance to do just that with Real Madrid star Endrick.
The Brazilian has been limited to just a handful of minutes so far this season under Jose Mourinho, and while on international duty this week admitted that he is not against a move away in January once again, having enjoyed a sensational loan spell at Lyon in the second half of last season.
“I just want to play, to be happy and help my team-mates. To score goals, provide assists, like at Lyon, one of the best things to have happened to me and one of the happiest times I’ve had.
“I don’t know what will happen in January. That’s in God’s hands. I only ask to do what’s best for my career. Whatever happens, happens. I’ll keep my feet on the ground and do my best. Madrid is a wonderful city, but I’ll always do everything I can to advance my career.”
Endrick made the move to the Ligue 1 side last January and registered eight goals and eight assists in 21 appearances, which saw him labelled a 'game changer' and earn a place in the Brazil squad for the World Cup.
But a move away once again in January is now on the cards, and it's a deal that Man Utd should be doing everything they can to complete if they're serious about getting their campaign back on track.
Endrick Would Be Perfect Man Utd Signing
Endrick, one of the best young players in world football, is a player who is incredibly hungry to make a success of himself, and he has proven that by taking the limited opportunities he's had at Real Madrid with both hands.
Jose Mourinho is a huge fan of the young forward and while he is down the pecking order at the Bernabeu, that's only because of the superstar names the manager has at his disposal in his positions. United don't have such an issue, and he would be able to come in and make an instant impact in the squad if given that opportunity.
Endrick has previously spoken about his love for Man Utd legend Sir Bobby Charlton, which would surely only help to convince him to make the switch to Old Trafford.
“A guy who is an idol here is also Bobby Charlton.
Playing in the stadium that Bobby played, scoring on the day Ronaldo debuted. These are very important memories for me.
"I started learning about Charlton’s history because he was a striker, but also played as a midfielder and defended very well too.
"I like learning about the history of the players that I get but I don’t know very well so I researched him and saw he played for Manchester United, won the European Cup and was loved by the local fans. I liked his story and used him a lot in the game because he has an amazing shot. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet him, but I’ve seen clips of him on TikTok. I always take it as a joke and like the nickname; it shows how good the atmosphere is at Real Madrid.
Man Utd are in a position where they may need to make deals that aren't ideal for them to get by in the short-term, and a loan deal for Endrick for the rest of the season would be the perfect solution to their current attacking woes.
