Endrick
March 2026
Evra urged United to try to sign Endrick, citing his production at Lyon (5 goals, 4 assists in 10 games) after limited minutes at Real Madrid. Evra argued Endrick’s mix of physicality and technique suits the Premier League and credited Lyon’s track record with Brazilian players for helping him rebound.
Neymar
March 2026
Neymar made the preliminary squad but is being load-managed and will miss a league game, leaving limited chances to show readiness before final selection. Endrick is also included after strong early form at Lyon. Ancelotti and CBF leadership plan to watch Santos in person, raising the stakes for Neymar’s final audition match.
Olympique Lyonnais
June 2025
Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2 after authorities ruled their financial restructuring plans insufficient.
Despite attempts to stabilize finances, Lyon failed to meet Ligue 1’s regulatory requirements. Their Europa League spot and Palace’s qualification status remain unclear.
