Manchester City are reportedly in direct talks today over selling defender Eric Garcia to Barcelona.
The talented 19-year-old has made a real impression in City’s first-team in recent times, and could be a quality signing for Barca, who need to improve at the back after last season’s disappointments.
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According to Fabrizio Romano, they’re now in talks to sign Garcia, though a free transfer when his contract at the Etihad Stadium expires next summer is also a possibility…
Romano claims Garcia himself is only looking to leave City for Barcelona – the club he spent much of his early career at.
It makes sense that the Spain international is eager to return home, though it’s undoubtedly a blow for City to lose this prospect before even getting a chance to enjoy his peak years.
Pep Guardiola has been busy this summer, however, signing two centre-backs in the form of Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias.