If the Garcia deal collapses: BVB eye new striker target | OneFootball

Gonzalo García (22) of Real Madrid is Borussia Dortmund’s clear top candidate for the striker position. However, BVB are also looking at other options.

The runners-up are planning for the new season and are fully focused on Madrid’s García. The club’s decision-makers are absolutely convinced by the striker’s huge potential. At Real, however, the forward faces a difficult situation. The seven-time Spain U21 international (six goals) is not expected to play a major role in the plans for next season. A transfer as early as this summer is considered very likely despite his contract running until 2030. Especially since the player is aiming for a regular starting spot. If not at Real, then at another club.

García stands out for his mobility, link-up play, and eye for goal in front of the opposition’s net. These qualities make the striker so attractive to BVB. However, Dortmund’s decision-makers know that the youngster above all needs regular match practice to take the next step in his development.

However, the negotiations over the striker are currently stumbling over finances. While Real are insisting on a hefty transfer fee of €60 million, the Black and Yellows are unwilling to meet that demand. For Dortmund, that price is out of proportion to the player’s current status. García has made 38 appearances for the Spanish record champions this season, but only completed the full 90 minutes five times.

BVB have a limit

BVB are therefore initially aiming for a loan deal with an option to buy. But even here, the two sides are still far apart financially. Since Dortmund’s upper limit is a maximum of €30 million, the club is already looking for ways to make the transfer happen anyway. As the negotiations over García drag on, the Bundesliga club are searching for alternatives.

According to information from Fichajes, Carlos Espí is considered Plan B. The UD Levante striker, with 12 competitive goals, is regarded as one of the big breakout talents in Spanish football. At 20 years old, he has already attracted the interest of Europe’s top clubs, with Atlético Madrid in particular closely monitoring his development.

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But Borussia Dortmund are also convinced by Espí: with his mobility, dynamism, and great development potential, he is a perfect fit for the Bundesliga. Another advantage is his release clause of €25 million, which is significantly lower than Madrid’s demands for García.

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