Tottenham Hotspur are showing serious ambition by preparing a shock move to lure a talented Barcelona ace away from Camp Nou.
FC Barcelona’s squad planning following the closure of the summer transfer window continues to generate significant ripples across the European football market.
Despite Deco and the sporting department choosing not to make late defensive additions after a potential move for FC Twente’s Ruud Nijstad fell through, the Catalans maintain exceptional positional coverage across their backline.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, the player attracting widespread interest from across the continent is 25-year-old Spanish international Eric García.
The versatile defender, who recently achieved the milestone of 150 official appearances for Barcelona, has emerged as a high-priority target for North London outfit Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs head a formidable list of suitors alongside Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Newcastle United, while Serie A giants Inter, Roma, and Fiorentina, as well as Paris Saint-Germain, are also monitoring the situation closely.
Despite the mounting interest from across Europe, Barcelona operates from an extremely firm negotiating position.
The Catalan club secured the player’s long-term future in December 2025 by extending his contract through to June 30, 2031.
This extensive agreement ensures that Barcelona faces no immediate economic or contractual pressure to sell, allowing board executives to assess any potential formal approaches purely on their strategic financial merit.
Flick considers the Spaniard an indispensable multi-positional asset within his squad matrix.
Having proven equally capable of operating at centre-back, right-back, and holding midfield, his tactical flexibility guarantees significant match minutes over a congested 2026/27 campaign.
Unless Tottenham Hotspur or another European suitor submits an extraordinary financial offer that aligns with Barcelona’s long-term FFP parameters, the club intends to keep the trusted defender at the core of their ongoing domestic and European ambitions.
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