West Ham looks to Aleix Garcia to strengthen the midfield in style.

West Ham is preparing for a busy summer in the transfer market, with attention focused on Bayer Leverkusen’s talented midfielder, Aleix Garcia. According to sources close to the club, the 28-year-old player is seen as a “concrete” priority as the Hammers look to bolster their midfield creativity. This interest is not new, as the London club had previously attempted to secure the midfielder’s services in 2024, but now the pressure is higher than ever.

Garcia’s statistics speak for themselves: this season, he has been one of the cornerstones of Leverkusen, tallying an impressive total of 15 goals and 20 assists across various competitions. This type of performance is exactly what West Ham needs to revitalize their midfield line.

However, the competition is far from easy. Atlético Madrid, under the guidance of Diego Simeone, is also making significant efforts to bring Aleix back to Spain. The Madrid club is preparing a €25 million offer, having already tried to sign him in January without success. Despite Garcia’s market value being set at around €20 million, Bayer Leverkusen is unwilling to negotiate for less than €30 million (£25 million), indicating that the departure of their playmaker will not be a simple task.

The situation at West Ham is even more complicated, as the club finds itself in trouble in the fight against relegation. At the moment, they occupy 18th place in the Premier League, with only 29 points from 31 games. With just seven matches remaining and only one point separating them from Tottenham, who sit in 17th, the club’s future in the top division is at risk. The possibility of playing in the Championship could be a decisive factor for García, who, due to his quality, would likely not consider a move to the second division.

Aleix García’s journey is noteworthy. The player developed in the Manchester City academy, where he began to stand out, before establishing himself at Girona and finally shining under Xabi Alonso’s guidance at Leverkusen. Now, under a new tactical scheme at BayArena, he has emerged as one of the most impressive midfielders in Europe.

With a total of 85 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen, García’s numbers are impressive: 10 goals and 13 assists, totaling 23 contributions to the team. His versatility in midfield is also an asset, as he has played in various positions throughout his career, consistently performing well in all of them.

As summer approaches, Aleix García is set to be one of the most sought-after targets in the transfer market. What follows in his career, whether a return home or a new adventure in England, could be profoundly influenced by West Ham’s situation in the Premier League. All eyes are on the player’s future and the strategic decisions of the London club.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.