It has been only six months since Fran Garcia arrived at Real Madrid, returning after a stint with Rayo Vallecano where he honed his skills and returned as an improved player.
However, since returning to his boyhood club, the Spanish left-back has been unable to nail down the left-back spot for himself, despite having had opportunities in the absence of Ferland Mendy.
The Frenchman appears to be the preferred option for Carlo Ancelotti, at least for the time being, as a result of which Garcia has played just 700 minutes this term, not featuring in the starting XI in each of Real Madrid’s last four La Liga matches.
Borussia Dortmund set sights on Fran Garcia
Amidst this, Sky Sports Germany journalist Patrick Berger (h/t Madrid Zone) is reporting that Borussia Dortmund have Fran Garcia on their transfer wishlist heading into the January transfer window.
The Black and Yellows are short on options in the left-back department with Ramy Bensebaini being the only natural player in the position.
And, the Bundesliga club will be losing him next month as the defender will be travelling to represent Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, leaving Dortmund in difficult shape.
As such, Dortmund are looking for short-term solutions and would be looking for a loan deal or cost-effective permanent signings in January, with Garcia emerging as an option.
Deal difficult
It is no secret that Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund share a good relationship, having worked on several operations in the past.
However, despite this, Dortmund understand that a deal for Garcia will be difficult in January. Given that he only returned to Madrid last summer, it is obvious that Los Blancos will not want to part ways with him.
As a result, the Black and Yellows are keeping their options open, with a former Real Madrid star – Sergio Reguilon – currently on loan at Manchester United also being looked at.
