Brighton & Hove Albion are interested in signing Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia, according to the Daily Mail.
The Seagulls are keen on adding firepower, and Garcia is a concrete option following his struggles for Los Blancos.
After emerging towards the end of last season and taking the FIFA Club World Cup by storm with four goals and an assist, Garcia was expected to kick on this term.
Unfortunately, he has not played enough to make a notable impact. He has featured in 12 games, coming on as a substitute 11 times.
Garcia wants game time and is willing to leave on loan, and Madrid would likely sanction a temporary exit.
However, Brighton are not alone in the race, with Leeds United and Sunderland interested last summer and more Premier League clubs looking to enter the picture.
Garcia is a lethal finisher, solid in the air, with a good physical build that should allow him to thrive in the rough-and-tumble of the Premier League.
However, Brighton do not need to gamble on another young forward. Fabian Hurzeler’s side already has plenty of striking options, each offering something different.
Danny Welbeck remains a trusted, experienced presence who links play superbly. He is on fire this season.
Georginio Rutter is growing into the Premier League with his creativity and movement.
Greek prospects Stefanos Tzimas and Charalampos Kostoulas are highly regarded internally and are pushing for opportunities.
And if the Seagulls ever found themselves stretched, they could recall Evan Ferguson from his loan.
Bringing in the Madrid youngster would only clog the pathway for their existing talents.
