Kicker reports on the concluded interest of West Ham United in Bayer 04 Leverkusen's midfielder Aleix Garcia. The interest from West Ham United in Bayer 04 Leverkusen's midfielder Aleix Garcia has ended. West Ham United had recently signed another central midfielder, Mateus Fernandes, from FC Southampton. Therefore, Aleix Garcia will not be moving to the Premier League.

West Ham United has shown renewed interest in Aleix Garcia, following their initial pursuit during the summer of 2024 when Garcia was with FC Girona. Garcia, a Spanish national player with five caps, may leave Bayer Leverkusen. The potential move to West Ham comes as Bayer Leverkusen looks to reshuffle their midfield options, with Ezequiel Fernandez set to fill the role previously held by Granit Xhaka. This reshuffle might prompt Garcia's departure, making room for Fernandez alongside Robert Andrich and Exequiel Palacios in the midfield lineup.