Reportedly, Barcelona's defender Eric Garcia has captured the attention of Mikel Arteta, who sees him as a potential replacement for the injured Jurrien Timber, according to 'Mundo Deportivo'.
Though not a regular starter under Xavi's management, Eric Garcia often steps in to cover for the absence of injured first-choice defenders at Barcelona. In light of Jurrien Timber's serious injury – a ruptured cruciate ligament – 'Mundo Deportivo' indicates that Arsenal has set their sights on Garcia.
During the current summer transfer window, Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's decision-makers expended €45 million to secure the services of Dutch defender Jurrien Timber. Nonetheless, with Timber sidelined for several months due to injury, the club is exploring the option of acquiring a loan signing in the final stages of the transfer window.
Eric Garcia is no stranger to the Premier League, having featured for Manchester City from 2018 to 2021. This familiarity with the English top flight could work in his favor if Arsenal indeed decides to pursue him. However, any potential deal involving Eric Garcia appears to be intricate. Barcelona's preference reportedly leans towards a permanent transfer that would yield financial gain from the 22-year-old homegrown player's departure.
As the transfer window's deadline looms, the discussions surrounding Eric Garcia's possible move to Arsenal exemplify the complex dynamics involved in football transfers, where club priorities, player availability, and financial considerations all intersect.
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.
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