Sunderland, newly promoted to the Premier League for the 2025/26 season, are determined to make their mark in the summer transfer window.
The club's main target is Gonzalo García, the young striker who is shining as one of the biggest surprises of the Club World Cup, where he currently leads the scorers list and has been key for Xabi Alonso's team.
At just 21 years old, Gonzalo has attracted interest from clubs across Europe's top leagues. His ability to finish, move between the lines and score at crucial moments has put him on the radar of clubs with a lot of experience in these types of negotiations.
But Sunderland don't want to be left behind and have put a formal offer back on the table.
The English club have offered €30m + 25% of future sales, a formula that could be very tempting for Real Madrid. This clause would allow “Los Blancos” to benefit significantly in the event of a future transfer of the player – a very possible scenario, given Gonzalo's current level and potential.
Furthermore, the negotiation also includes a €40 million buyback clause, which allows Madrid to buy the player back in the future if he continues at this rate of development.
There is an air of excitement in England. Sunderland officials know that signing Gonzalo would be a huge blow, especially for a team aiming to establish itself in the top flight of English football after its return.
All signs indicate that the negotiations are not over, but one thing is clear:
Sunderland has seriously entered the game./Express newspaper/
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