Arsenal approach Barcelona for Eric Garcia

He is not the player Xavi uses most, but Barcelona often need him fill the gap left by the absence of an injured first-choice defender. 'Mundo Deportivo' reports that Eric Garcia is in Arsenal's radar following the serious injury to Jurrien Timber, who ruptured cruciate ligaments with the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta and his directors spent €45 million this summer to land the Dutch defender, but without him for several months, the need to sign a player on loan is an option in the final days of the mercato.

Garcia is already familiar with the Premier League, having played there from 2018 to 2021 with Manchester City.

However, the deal looks complicated as the 'Cules' would rather bring in money in a permanent transfer for their 22-year-old club-trained player.