Chelsea working on an offer close to €40 million for Real Madrid standout – report | OneFootball

According to a recent update from Fichajes, Chelsea are ready to make a big move for Real Madrid’s rising star Gonzalo Garcia this summer.

The young forward, who has been one of the standout players at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, has caught the attention of many top clubs.

It is said that Chelsea are leading the race, and they are preparing an offer close to €40 million to bring him to Stamford Bridge. They see him as the ideal replacement for Nicolas Jackson, who is expected to leave the club soon.

Gonzalo has been on fire in the Club World Cup, scoring three goals in four matches. His standout moment came in the win over Juventus, where he scored the only goal of the match with a powerful header.

These impressive displays have made him one of the most talked-about young forwards in Europe, and Chelsea want to move quickly before other clubs join the race.

Real Madrid face tough decision

At the moment, Real Madrid have not made a final decision on Gonzalo’s future. With Endrick set to return and Kylian Mbappe joining as Xabi Alonso’s first-choice striker, opportunities for Gonzalo could become limited next season.

Chelsea are ready to make a move for Gonzalo Garcia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

For now, the club is looking to strengthen several positions, including left back, centre back, and defensive midfield.

In this context, Chelsea’s €40 million offer for Gonzalo could give Madrid a valuable opportunity to continue their squad rebuild while balancing their finances.

However, considering his performances at the Club World Cup, it remains highly unlikely that Real Madrid will sanction a permanent sale.

At best, the club would want him to go on loan and return with enough experience to fight for the first-team role

It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid will choose to keep faith in their young striker or cash in on his rising value.

But one thing is clear that Chelsea’s interest shows just how highly Gonzalo is rated after his brilliant performances at the Club World Cup.