Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are alert to the situation of Eric Garcia’s future, with Barcelona open to a sale.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Eric Garcia is available for a move this winter, as clubs like Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham are alert to the situation. Each of those Premier League sides is eager to sign a new defender this month, as much will depend on Barcelona’s asking price.
A host of Premier League clubs are looking to sign a new defender this month, with teams like Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham among those eager to strengthen their defence. Beginning with the Magpies, they have had injury issues at the back and have explored the market for a new centre-back.
Newcastle United had chased Loic Bade earlier but have since backed away from the hunt and could still be looking for a new option. Barcelona’s Eric Garcia has been a name under consideration for the Magpies, with the Blaugrana ready to sell the defender for a modest price this month.
Similarly, Aston Villa are also on the hunt for a defender after selling Diego Carlos to Fenerbahce a few days ago. They, too, were interested in Bade, although the defender is resisting a move to the Birmingham-based club, meaning Unai Emery could look at an option like Eric Garcia.
As for Tottenham, they are the worst-hit team in the Premier League, with many centre-backs injured, which may have ended their pursuit of a top-four place or even a European place. Spurs have seen links to Piero Hincapie, and Ange Postecoglou would be looking at the idea of Garcia as an option in this window.
Barcelona ready to sell Eric Garcia
Garcia came off the bench on Tuesday to score in one of the scintillating clashes of this UEFA Champions League season. He had wanted to stay put at the club before the winter transfer window opened, and with the club solving their financial issues, which had hinted they might keep hold of the player.
Girona and Como are the other clubs interested, with the former considered closer than any team to bringing Eric Garcia back to the club. However, the idea of a return to the Premier League might come as a blow for Giriona, as the 24-year-old Barcelona utility man might consider moving back to England, where he played for Manchester City before.
