Leeds United are ready to ignite their January window with a formal \u00a317m bid for Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia, but Los Blancos could insist on inserting a less-than-ideal clause in his contract and competition from rival Premier League sides is fierce, sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk.<\/p>\n
The 21-year-old Spaniard, who exploded onto the global stage with four goals at the Club World Cup this year, has managed only 96 La Liga minutes this season as he sits behind Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo in the pecking order.<\/p>\n
Despite signing a new deal until 2030, Real Madrid<\/a> are willing to sanction a permanent exit or loan-with-obligation for around \u20ac20m (\u00a317.6m \/ $23.2m) to guarantee the youngster regular football.<\/p>\n Leeds<\/a>\u2019 interest in Garcia is long-standing. They suggested a similar offer last summer, and now, back in the Premier League and trying to survive, Daniel Farke has convinced the 49ers Enterprises board that Garcia is the final piece to secure top-flight safety and push for mid-table respectability.<\/p>\n Club insiders describe the bid as \u201cimminent,\u201d potentially rising to \u00a320m with add-ons and including a sell-on clause acceptable to Madrid.<\/p>\n The Whites face stiff competition, however. Aston Villa<\/a> and Wolves<\/a> are preparing rival \u00a317m approaches, while Brighton<\/a> have already opened talks over a straight loan.<\/p>\n Fellow promotion side Sunderland<\/a>, who saw Garcia as their flagship signing, refuse to give up and could yet return with an improved package.<\/p>\n READ MORE\u00a0\u26aa\ud83d\udd35\ud83d\udfe1 Daniel Farke \u2018calm\u2019 amid Leeds United sack talk as boss takes little nibble at \u2018panicking\u2019 fans<\/a><\/p>\n Leeds United pushing to sign Real Madrid star<\/p>\n For Garcia, the choice is stark: fight for scraps at the Bernabeu or become the focal point at Elland Road, where 35,000 fans would roar his every touch.<\/p>\n Real Madrid are expected to demand a buy-back option in any permanent deal, which would put Leeds in a weak position should they try to re-sign the youngster. However, TEAMtalk sources in Spain suggest the player\u2019s camp are increasingly open to a Premier League move.<\/p>\n Leeds believe first-team assurances and Farke\u2019s track record with young attackers can win the race.<\/p>\n If the bid lands in the coming weeks as planned as planned, expect one of the winter window\u2019s most exciting battles to begin in earnest.<\/p>\n TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones revealed on November 7 that Leeds\u2019 decision not to bring in another new striker over the summer is viewed internally as a mistake.<\/a><\/p>\n Free striker signings Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha have put in some positive performances but have only managed two Premier League goals between them so far.<\/p>\n The Whites plan to put that right in January and Garcia is at the top of their shortlist. They have a fight on their hands to get him, so it\u2019ll be very interesting to see how this story develops.<\/p>\n Latest Leeds news: Gnonto stance \/ Teenage sensation could be loaned<\/p>\n Meanwhile, TEAMtalk understands that Leeds\u00a0would\u00a0sell winger Wilfried Gnonto in January<\/a>, if the price is right.<\/p>\n Farke\u2019s side could reluctantly sanction Gnonto\u2019s exit to fund their winter business and if a big enough club shows interest, he would be open to an Elland Road exit.<\/p>\n