AC Milan believe they are in pole position to sign Brazil striker Endrick on loan from Real Madrid in January if the 20-year-old continues to struggle for first-team football at the Spanish club.

AC Milan could make another attempt to sign Manchester United's 25-year-old Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee in January, potentially on loan with an option to buy.

AC Milan may look to sign Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Endrick on loan in January, but there will be no clause in the deal for the 20-year-old to sign on a permanent basis.

AC Milan are considering a move for Brighton's Sweden midfielder Yasin Ayari, 22, as a possible replacement for Luka Modric, should the 41-year-old Croatia international choose to retire.

AC Milan and Roma are keen on a loan deal for Real Madrid's 20-year-old forward Endrick if Bernabeu president Florentino Perez is willing to let the Brazilian leave.