Mirror: Leeds United want to rent and then buy Gonzalo Garcia in January, Xavi Alonso refuses to release him

On November 23, the "Mirror" reported that Leeds United wanted to rent and then buy Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia in January, but Xavi Alonso refused to release him.

Leeds United coach Falke hopes to increase the team's offensive firepower in January to complete the task of avoiding relegation. The club's board are prepared to back him and are willing to sign Gonzalo Garcia on a six-month contract initially, with an option to make a permanent transfer in the summer for £20 million.

It is understood that Gonzalo Garcia himself is very interested in landing in the Premier League. Previously, other clubs were also paying attention to this player who shined for Real Madrid in the Club World Cup. He scored four goals in six games in the tournament.

This won him a new contract with Real Madrid, but Gonzalo Garcia has struggled to get a starting opportunity this season, and he knows that Mbappe's continued hot state so far this season will mean that his first-team opportunities will be very limited. Gonzalo Garcia has only played 96 minutes in La Liga this season.

However, Real Madrid coach Alonso has informed Garcia that he cannot leave Real Madrid. Alonso held talks with Garcia and told him that he is very important in both the short and long-term plans.

Alonso does not want him to leave the club. Although he is aware of the importance of Mbappe, he understands that this is a long season and he needs to make full use of the entire squad.

This is a blow to Leeds United, who had been confident of attracting Garcia to the Premier League, especially considering the news that Real Madrid is willing to help him get more first-team opportunities. But now, Falke and the club's top brass will continue to look for other targets to strengthen their attack.