West Ham Targets Bayer Leverkusen’s Aleix Garcia for Summer Transfer
West Ham has made Bayer Leverkusen’s Aleix Garcia a top target for the upcoming summer transfer window, according to Fussballdaten. The 28-year-old midfielder has become an essential player for Leverkusen, and the Hammers are keen to enhance their squad’s creativity.
The club previously showed interest in signing Garcia in 2024.
This season, Garcia has showcased his talent, collecting five goals and nine assists across all competitions.
Competition from Atletico Madrid
While West Ham is leading the Premier League interest in Garcia, they are not alone. Atletico Madrid is also pushing for the former Manchester City player.
Atletico’s head coach, Diego Simeone, is reportedly eager to bring Garcia back to Spain to replace Conor Gallagher, who has recently transferred to Tottenham.
The Spanish club made an inquiry in January but is now prepared to present a €25 million offer. However, Leverkusen appears firm in their stance, valuing Garcia at €30 million (£25 million).
West Ham’s Relegation Battle
Despite their ambitions to sign Garcia, West Ham’s chances are closely tied to their position in the Premier League. As of now, they are in a relegation fight, sitting in the 18th position with just 29 points from 31 games.
With only seven matches remaining, the Hammers trail 17th-placed Tottenham by a single point, facing a precarious end to the season. A player of Garcia’s caliber is unlikely to be interested in a move to the Championship, emphasizing the importance of West Ham’s Premier League survival in any potential deal.
Garcia’s Journey: From Manchester City to Bundesliga Star
Aleix Garcia’s career has come full circle, transitioning from a prospect at Manchester City’s academy to a standout player at Girona, and now making waves under Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen. He has truly excelled with 10 goals and 13 assists in 85 appearances for the German club.
Garcia’s stats across various positions reflect his adaptability:
| Position | Games | Goals | Assists | G+A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Midfield | 143 | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| Central Midfield | 133 | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| Attacking Midfield | 24 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
No matter if Garcia decides to return to Spain or continues his career in England, he is expected to be one of the hottest prospects during the summer transfer period.
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