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Sun 23 November 2025 7:40, UK
Leeds United are ready to offer £20million to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia.
The Whites sank into the relegation zone after West Ham’s 2-2 draw to Bournemouth on Saturday, but can pull themselves back up in Leeds’ clash against Aston Villa at Elland Road on 23 November.
Still, their results have not been good enough, and Daniel Farke is more than feeling the pressure at Leeds.
Garcia is seen as an option to alleviate the pressure, but it seems the Whites’ saviour may be elsewhere, with an initial loan move ready.
Credit: ImagoGonzalo Garcia in Xabi Alonso’s plans
Leeds have seen their plans to sign Garcia halted by Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, according to The Mirror on 22 November.
Farke is keen to freshen up his attack, and it is understood that Leeds were willing to sign Garcia on a six-month deal, with a view to making the move permanent in the summer for £20million.
There is reason to believe that the striker was keen on a move to the Premier League, where several clubs have been circling.
Indeed, with superstar Kylian Mbappe in mighty fine form, Garcia has played just 96 minutes in La Liga, despite notching five goal contributions in the FIFA Club World Cup over the summer.
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However, Garcia has been told that he cannot leave Madrid by former Liverpool ace Alonso.
It has been reported that Alonso has held talks with Garcia and told him that he’s in his long-term and short-term plans.
- Alonso expects to use Garcia during the second half of the season
- He is contracted with Real Madrid until 30 June 2030
This will come as a huge blow for Leeds, who were confident of securing Garcia this winter. However, it looks like it’s back to the drawing board for Farke.
Who can Leeds United sign as an alternative?
Leeds are set to enter the market for several attacking reinforcements this winter to boost their chances of remaining in the Premier League.
Former Tottenham youngster Troy Parrott has been linked with Leeds in recent weeks and has since been catapulted into stardom after netting an all-important hat-trick against Hungary in Ireland’s 2-3 FIFA World Cup Qualifying win.
Furthermore, the Whites have also been linked with Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, and while he’s not a striker, he’s a player who will get them goals when at his best.
Thus, while the news on Garcia is a huge setback, Leeds still have their eye on more-experienced players who could transform Farke’s side.
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