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Real Madrid identify 24-year-old Borussia Dortmund star as potential Fran Garcia replacement
Real Madrid are planning for the summer transfer window, and the club’s technical staff has begun evaluating possible changes across the squad.
One of the positions under review is the left-back role, especially with uncertainty surrounding Fran Garcia’s long-term future.
According to Fichajes, Real Madrid have identified Borussia Dortmund defender Daniel Svensson as a possible replacement in face Fran Garcia ends up leaving in the summer.
The Spanish giants believe the 24-year-old full-back fits the type of profile they are looking for.
The club wants a player who can bring energy, competition, and reliability to a position that has raised some concerns over the course of the season.
While Garcia has had moments of quality, the coaching staff is reportedly open to making adjustments if the right offer arrives for him.
Spotlight on Svensson
As such, Svensson’s name has gained importance behind the scenes.
His versatility, physical strength, and ability to play in different defensive roles match the club’s long-term recruitment strategy, which focuses heavily on young, developing talents.
The plan is that if Garcia receives a strong offer and decides to leave, Real Madrid want a ready-made replacement lined up.
The club do not want to be caught off guard and would prefer a player who is already performing at a high level in a top European league.
In that regard, Svensson has made a strong impression in the Bundesliga since joining Borussia Dortmund in 2025.
The wing-back has adapted quickly to the demands of German football, contributing three goals and one assist in 31 appearances.
Dortmund are aware of the growing interest in the defender, with clubs such as Arsenal and Inter Milan also monitoring his progress.
The German side has reportedly set a price tag of around €30 million, a figure that Real Madrid are keeping in mind as they continue to follow the situation closely.
If competition from the Premier League intensifies, Madrid may have to act quickly to secure the signing.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
