In the latest development in the soccer transfer world, English Premier League powerhouse Newcastle United FC has shown a keen interest in the possibility of bringing in center back Garcia from La Liga giants FC Barcelona during the upcoming winter transfer window. The news quickly created a furor among fans and media circles.
Barcelona are said to be quite open to the sale of Garcia and have put a price tag of €25 million on him. This price is certainly a cost-effective option for Newcastle United. Despite the team's constraints within the framework of finance and sustainability, and a preference for bringing in a right winger, sporting director Mitchell is still keen to seek an upgrade at center back.
Currently, Newcastle United's center-back lineup is short of players due to injuries, with Lascelles and Boatman yet to recover from their injuries, while 32-year-old Bourne is also a long-term risk due to his age and health. Against this backdrop, Garcia is seen as the ideal candidate to fill the void and is expected to provide a solid defensive shield for the team.
But Newcastle United aren't the only team coveting Garcia. According to footballtransfers, Chelsea FC are also seeking a center back in the transfer market and have Garcia on their list of potential targets. Chelsea's interest in Garcia is growing and a move in January cannot be ruled out.
On the other hand, FC Barcelona is looking to dispose of several fringe players, including Garcia, in the winter transfer window in order to free up registration space for other key players. Despite the fact that Olmo's temporary registration period is coming to an end on December 31, Barcelona seems to be unable to raise funds in time by selling players. However, President Laporta still sees selling players as a strategy and plans to make personnel changes in the winter window.
Garcia is currently being watched closely by a number of clubs, but it is unclear whether Chelsea and Newcastle United will officially launch their attacks in January. Fans will be waiting to see what happens and expect the young player to show exceptional strength in his new team.
