Why Real Madrid star Endrick's nickname is Man United legend as shock transfer links emerge

Real Madrid sensation Endrick has been linked with a shock move to the Premier League. The 18-year-old joined Real from Palmeiras in a deal that could rise to £60million but he has struggled for game time so far this season, having not even started once in La Liga.

Despite this, Endrick has still managed to score twice in 10 appearances, with the teenager striking as a substitute on his debut against Real Valladolid in August. With the Brazil international behind the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius in the pecking order, he could leave Los Blancos on loan.

According to reports, Tottenham and Southampton are among those interested in signing Endrick in January. If Endrick does make the switch to England and Saints in particular, he could have a dream trip to Old Trafford on the cards with one of his idols former Manchester United midfielder Bobby Charlton.

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Endrick is nicknamed 'Bobby' at at the Santiago Bernabeu. The teenager previously admitted that Charlton, who passed away last October at the age of 86, was one of his idols - leading his Real his new teammates to give him the nickname.

After scoring the winner for Brazil against England at Wembley in March, Endrick said: "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.”

Southampton face United on Saturday, January 16, meaning should Endrick did make the shock move to the south coast then he would only play at Old Trafford if it's done within the first half of the January window.