Real Madrid 'pushing to complete Endrick deal by end of year'

Real Madrid are reportedly pushing to complete a deal for Endrick by the end of the year.

The Palmeiras forward has become one of the most wanted teenage football stars in the world thanks to his standout youth career.

However, Endrick can not leave Brazil to sign for anyone else until he reaches the age of 18 due to the regulations in the country, but it has not stopped Europe's elite from trying to secure a deal in advance.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Madrid are trying to complete and close the Endrick deal by the end of the year, with official talks ongoing on both the player and clubs' side.

A €60m (£52m) package has been discussed and Madrid are pushing to complete the move but face competition from the likes of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, who also wish to sign the forward.

The 16-year-old was promoted into the senior squad this season, featuring seven times in the league, scoring three and assisting once as they were crowned champions of Serie A in Brazil.

At youth level, he scored five goals in four games for Brazil's Under-17 side, whilst also managing six goals in seven games for his Under-20 club side.