TBR Football can exclusively confirm that Tottenham Hotspur are among a number of Premier League clubs offered the chance to sign Barcelona’s Eric Garcia.
Tottenham are currently on the lookout for reinforcements at centre-back after spending much of the season without Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.
Ko Itakura has been linked with Tottenham, while Spurs were in talks to sign Milan Skriniar recently, and David Hancko is also said to be on Tottenham’s radar.
Now, TBR Football can reveal that Tottenham have been made aware of Garcia’s availability – but they’re not the only Premier League club that have been spoken to.
Tottenham, Brighton, West Ham, Wolves, Newcastle and Aston Villa all made aware of Eric Garcia availability
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that one of Barcelona’s midweek Champions League heroes Eric Garcia could end January in England.
Barcelona have resolved their financial issues that plagued them for much of January but are ready to move on some of their squad that are not featuring prominently and that includes Garcia.
Garcia came off the bench to score a crucial equaliser against Benfica, which they ended up winning 5-4.
Despite his goal-scoring exploits in Lisburn, Garcia is one of those available and clubs have been in contact this month with both Girona and Como showing an interest in the 24-year-old.
We can reveal that a number of Premier League clubs have been made aware of Garcia’s availability.
We understand that Tottenham, Brighton, West Ham, Wolves, Newcastle and Aston Villa have all been contacted.
What Garcia could bring to Tottenham
Garcia is a 24-year-old central defender who can also play at right-back and in defensive midfield.
He has made a decent amount of appearances for Barcelona, Man City and Girona FC.
Pep Guardiola admitted in 2021 that Garcia is one of his “favourite players”.
“There are players even who don’t play any matches. I think, for example, of Eric Garcia who is one of my favourite players,” he said.
“I would love to have 15 Eric Garcias for the way he conducts his behaviour.
“He is always thinking of the team. He’s always a good face in the good or bad moments. He helps the manager and the backroom staff all the time.”
Meanwhile, Football Talent Scout’s Jacek Kulig likened Garcia to Gerard Pique and tipped him to become one of the world’s best centre-backs under Guardiola.