Leeds United and West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing 21-year-old Spanish striker Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Gonzalo Garcia has garnered a market in the Premier League with his exploits for Real Madrid at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Leeds United and West Ham United are interested in the Spanish attacking prospect, and the two Premier League clubs have established contact over a possible move in the summer transfer window.
However, Leeds United and West Ham United face stiff competition from Brentford and Sunderland in the battle for the Real Madrid prospect’s signature. Meanwhile, the Merengues are unsure whether they want to keep the Spaniard in Xabi Alonso’s squad or loan him to another club in the summer transfer window.
Gonzalo Garcia and his breakout campaign
Gonzalo Garcia is the latest highly-rated attacking prospect to rise in prominence at Real Madrid. While the Merengues have not produced many world-class prodigies in the last few years, they have groomed Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and a few other players after signing them. As for Garcia, he recently enjoyed his breakthrough at Real Madrid with his exploits at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The 21-year-old was arguably the best striker at the Club World Cup, amassing four goals and one assist in six appearances. Meanwhile, the Spanish attacking prospect’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Leeds United and West Ham United are among the prospective suitors vying for the Real Madrid prodigy’s signature in the summer transfer window.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Leeds United’s interest in Gonzalo Garcia is understandable. The Whites are scouring the market for a striker this summer, even though Joel Piroe was instrumental in delivering the 2024/25 EFL Championship title. However, Daniel Farke wants more firepower in the final third, and the Real Madrid whizkid has emerged as a viable target for Leeds United.
As for West Ham United, Niclas Fullkrug and Evan Ferguson failed to make their mark in the 2024/25 season, with the Hammers failing with both their striker signings last term. So, several candidates, including Andrea Pinamonti, have emerged on West Ham United’s radar, with Garcia also a viable target.
Recent reports have also linked the 21-year-old Spanish attacking sensation with Chelsea. However, it is unclear if Real Madrid will keep the youngster in Xabi Alonso’s squad or loan him out in the 2024/25 season.