Barca are looking to first sign a replacement for the full-back, with Sergino Dest, of Ajax, and Norwich’s Max Aarons among their targets.

Garcia stated he would be delighted to play alongside Messi in the Premier League, but admitted he had no idea if the Argentinian international would be leaving the Camp Nou this summer. Barcelona could reportedly finally strike a transfer deal for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia this weekend. Probed on his future shortly after the Premier League The Spanish club are now set to make another move before the transfer window closes on October 5 after selling Portuguese defender Nelson Semedo to Wolves in a deal that could rise to €40m (£37m/$47m) with add-ons. As a native of the Catalan capital reared by the La Masia academy, Garcia is inextricably linked to the Blaugrana, who have repeatedly made inquiries as to his availability. Metro Sport Reporter Monday 31 Aug 2020 8:01 pm. Lautaro Martinez receives a lucrative contract offer ahead of Barcelona, Barcelona leave Europe shocked for life after agreeing multiple signings with PSG, Luis Suarez is the scapegoat today but history will shine a bright light on his Barcelona career, Josep Bartomeu wickedly wipes his hands clean off Messi and Suarez, Francisco Trincao reveals his role at Barcelona under Ronald Koeman, Olympique Lyon reignited interest in Barcelona defender.

Garcia has been strongly linked with a move back to Barcelona, player-plus-cash deal to bring Lionel Messi to the Etihad Stadium, Sevilla defender Kounde waiting on Manchester City call, Sevilla confident of Jules Kounde stay despite Manchester City offer, Sevilla reject €55m bid for Jules Kounde from Manchester City. You may opt-out by. Manchester City and Barcelona find themselves in the same boat this season. Quique Setien believes that he would require an attacking right-back for the 2020/21 season and it seems like Nelson Semedo of Portugal does not fit into his plans either. By Saul Garcia Aug 25, 2020, 6:50pm BST ... 2020. “It is true I have told the club I do not intend to extend my contract beyond 2021,” he told an interview with Marca. Auteur: Media365 . According to the Telegraph, senior figures at Barcelona expect Lionel Messi to join Manchester City if he decided to depart this summer.

“I always say that when I have a 30-year-old player and a 22-year-old with the same performance, I play the 22-year-old because he's the future,” the Dutchman remarked in a January 2019 interview, which could spell the exit door for veteran Gerard Pique as Garcia goes on to partner Clement Lenglet at the heart of the back line. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. I cannot say anything else, least of all after this elimination,” stressed the 19-year-old. [+] in play during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Lyon at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 15, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. Lionel Messi joining Manchester City is ‘likely’, says Barcelona presidential candidate . Samuel Umtiti spoils all the transfers plans listed by Barcelona, Jerry Jeudy Taken by Jaguars in B/R User 2020 NFL Mock Draft, Barcelona name their 3 superstar targets for the summer, Barcelona hoping to count on Dembele for Champions League run, 30 Greatest Teams in Premier League History, The 5 Greatest Barcelona Players of All Time, 20 Greatest European Championship Moments. in play during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Lyon at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 15, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. Barca made former La Masia academy player Garcia a priority target in the summer but a €15 million (£14m/$18m) bid was rejected. City were without seven first-team players for the Premier League opener against Wolves and the Catalan wants to protect his players for Sunday’s visit of Leicester, who have won their two opening matches. We imagine he wants to play in another place. The French forward was brought into the club to replace Luis Suarez whose contract is set to expire in the summer of 2021. FC Barcelone : Messi à Manchester City ? The Spanish centre-back had 16 stitches in a head injury but has been training with a protective cap and is in contention to make a return for Thursday's third-round clash. (Photo by Julian Finney - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images), Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit — And Pushing For Change. giants’ shock Champions League quarterfinal defeat to Lyon on Saturday evening, Garcia was tight-lipped to Spanish broadcaster Movistar. La Liga 2020-21 Manchester City Barcelona Oleksandr Zinchenko Manchester City Transfer News Barcelona Transfer News. President Josep Bartomeu listing Nelson Semedo in his band of non-transferable players, in an interview with Barça TV yesterday evening, it is believed that the Portuguese right back was included in such a group to keep alive hopes of a swap deal involving Semedo, Garcia and compatriot City star Joao Cancelo all switching allegiances. Your email address will not be published. he did not want to sign a new contract at the Etihad Stadium, How FIFA soundtracks became cultural tastemakers: 'The music you listen to defines your life', Man City's hidden defensive flaw revealed and why Ruben Dias won't resolve it, New season, same old Man City: Guardiola needs to spend and sort defence before it's too late, How 'incredible' Torreira went from Arsenal's missing link to midfield misfit, Barca made former La Masia academy player Garcia a priority target in the summer, selling Portuguese defender Nelson Semedo to Wolves. There were some suggestions in Spain that he was left out of Monday night’s victory over Wolves to ensure he did not pick up a long-term injury but those claims have been denied by the club.

This could be a fine signing for the Catalan giants, who had a poor season last term and who look in need of a major shakeup in the transfer market. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like.

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Ronald Koeman has replaced Quique Setien as manager, and Garcia could be a useful addition to come in as a long-term replacement for the ageing Gerard Pique.