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Premier League Trio Bids 20M Euros for Real Madrid's García

Published 17 November 2025

Premier League clubs Sunderland, Aston Villa, and Wolverhampton Wanderers have submitted initial offers totaling around 20 million euros for Real Madrid's 21-year-old forward Gonzalo García, as the Spanish club weighs a potential January transfer amid the player's limited first-team opportunities.

García, a product of Real Madrid's youth academy, has drawn attention from English scouts following his breakout performance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where he scored four goals and provided at least one assist across six matches, earning him the tournament's top scorer honors. Despite signing a new contract extension until 2030 and securing a permanent promotion to the senior squad in August, the Spain Under-21 international has featured in just 108 minutes of LaLiga and Champions League action this season. He remains behind established stars like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Endrick in the attacking hierarchy at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The offers from the three clubs represent a significant financial proposition for Real Madrid, which is balancing squad development with fiscal considerations. Club officials have described the proposals as attractive, particularly given...

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