Brighton Among Premier League Clubs Chasing Real Madrid Striker

By Akpo Esco

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia is emerging as a target for Brighton and other Premier League sides - should the Spanish giants agree to loan him out in January.

The 21-year-old shot to prominence last summer when he was called up to Xabi Alonso's squad for the Club World Cup after an impressive season with a record-equalling 25 goals for the club's B team 

He went on to finish top goalscorer at the Club World Cup with four goals and one assist in six games and Madrid awarded him a new contract until 2030.

He has remained a regular part of Alonso's squad and eager to prove his worth but, with competition for attacking places fierce, has made 12 appearances with 11 of those coming off the bench.

That has alerted clubs such as Brighton to make soundings about whether he could be available in the upcoming transfer market 

Brighton believe the player is the man for the job.