Despite the January transfer window being almost three months away, it's essential for West Ham to explore their options now and lay the groundwork for potential season-changing signings at the turn of the year. One player that the team is apparently showing serious interest in is Real Madrid's young striker, Endrick.

At 19 years old, Endrick needs to be playing games to develop his skills. However, since Xabi Alonso's arrival at Real Madrid, the Brazilian youngster hasn't seen any playing time, with Alonso citing a hamstring injury and a need to analyze the context of the matches.

As a World Cup year, it's understandable that Endrick could see a temporary future away from Real Madrid, especially if the current situation under Alonso remains. Before his hamstring injury, Endrick was playing occasional games under Carlo Ancelotti, who is now the manager of the Brazilian national team.

Endrick scored seven goals in 37 games last season, with an impressive goals-to-games ratio. He started in only eight of those matches and played a total of 847 minutes, equivalent to just over nine games. This suggests that Endrick has the potential to be a valuable addition to West Ham's squad.

Vinicius Junior is typically partnered with Kylian Mbappe in Real Madrid's front line, which may leave Endrick and other players like Rodrygo feeling overlooked. West Ham's genuine interest in Endrick has to be taken seriously, especially considering their struggling offense, which has managed just eight goals so far this season.

Endrick might not be a traditional English "number nine," but his ability to create scoring chances wherever he plays could make him a valuable asset for West Ham. With his Brazilian background and the potential for an extended run in the Premier League, a loan move to West Ham could be beneficial for all parties involved.

Ancelotti and Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham's manager, hold the keys to Endrick's future. A loan move to the Premier League could help toughen the young player up and provide him with an extended run in a more physical league. With a Portuguese-speaking manager like Nuno and former Palmeiras teammates in Luis Guilherme and Estevao, Endrick would feel comfortable and at home in the West Ham squad.

With Valencia and Real Sociedad also interested in Endrick, there's still a long way to go before the player joins West Ham. However, with careful consideration and a successful loan move, Endrick could be the spark that West Ham needs to turn their season around.