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straight to your inboxManchester City would reportedly be willing to use Eric Garcia and Angelino as make weights in a deal to sign Lionel Messi, if they can't get the Barcelona star on a free.Messi shocked the football world on Tuesday night as it emerged that he had informed Barcelona that he wants to leave the club in the wake of their humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.The six-time Ballon d'Or winner has asked the club's hierarchy to honour a clause in his

straight to your inboxCity could offer Garcia in Koulibaly swap deal - report City are reportedly considering offering Eric Garcia to Napoli in part-exchange for Kalidou Koulibaly. That’s according to a report by talkSPORT , which states that City could reduce Napoli’s asking price for the Senegal international by offering them another centre-back in exchange.

straight to your inboxManchester City will offer Eric Garcia in exchange for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to reports.Garcia's long-term future at City is unclear after Pep Guardiola confirmed he had rejected the offer of a new contract amid serious interest from Barcelona.City have already bolstered their defensive ranks by signing Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake but remain committed to signing Koulibaly as the ideal partner for Aymeric Laporte.MEN Sport understands the Blues

straight to your inbox Ferran Torres and Eric Garcia are in pole position to make the European Championships with Spain after being handed their first call-ups to the senior squad.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday August 16.Eric Garcia remained guarded on his future at Manchester City after the club's exit from the Champions League on Saturday night.Pep Guardiola's side fell to an unlikely 3-1 defeat against Lyon in Portugal which could stand as Garcia’s last game for City as he has so far refused to sign a new contract and his current deal expires in 2021.

Garcia started against the French side in a new-look back three, in what was only his second ever Champions League appearance.

straight to your inbox Rio Ferdinand has blamed Eric Garcia and Ayermic Laporte for the first-half goal that put Lyon ahead against Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final tie. Pep Guardiola's side went in at the break 1-0 down thanks to Maxwell Cornet's goal, his fourth in three games against City.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola says Eric Garcia has started for Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final as he has specific qualities to combat Lyon's threats. Garcia was handed just his second-ever Champions League appearance despite telling the club he does not intend on extending his contract past next summer.

straight to your inbox Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named both Rodri and Fernandinho in his midfield to face Lyon in the Champions League. Joao Cancelo retains his place at left-back after an impressive display during the win against Real Madrid with Benjamin Mendy forced to settle for a place on the bench despite coming back from suspension.

straight to your inbox Rio Ferdinand has urged John Stones to leave Manchester City to resurrect his career. The English centre-back has only started twice for Pep Guardiola since the season restarted in June.

straight to your inboxFerran Torres has come to Manchester City to work with the manager he believes is the best in the world.Torres, 20, is the first major signing of the summer with the Blues agreeing an initial fee of £21m with Valencia in a financial package that could go up to £31m.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans want to see Pep Guardiola make just two changes to his starting XI for the massive Champions League clash with Real Madrid, the most notable being the exclusion of Eric Garcia.City will finally conclude their last 16 tie with Madrid on Friday night, with the Blues holding a 2-1 lead following the first leg win in the Bernabeu back in February.Since the historic win, however, Madrid have gone on to improve significantly and clinch an unlikely La Liga

straight to your inboxManchester City could be forced to accept an offer for Eric Garcia after Pep Guardiola revealed the young defender won’t extend his contract, which expires next summer. It’s expected Barcelona will make a move for the highly-rated 19-year-old centre-half, but while City aren’t in a strong position in terms of potential negotiations, they will demand a substantial fee. The club are set to pay an initial €23million plus €12m for Valencia’s Ferran Torres, who is only a year

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester City evening headlines on Thursday August 6. Barcelona to land Eric Garcia after he tells City he wants to leaveEric Garcia has turned down a new contract at Manchester City and is now set to leave the club.

straight to your inbox Eric Garcia is set to leave Manchester City after turning down a new contract. And that means his former club Barcelona are poised to move in and snap up the 19-year-old, who has broken through to the first team this season.Garcia 's current deal expires next summer, but City will be keen to sell him now rather than lose him for nothing next year.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, August 5.Manchester City’s rebuilding project has begun with the arrival of Ferran Torres from Valencia.The Spanish winger, a replacement for Leroy Sane after the German’s move to Bayern Munich, joins in a deal worth £20.8m and will be available for the start of the 2020/21 Premier League season.Torres scored four goals in La Liga last season and another two in the Champions League, including a goal and assist in

straight to your inboxBarcelona are reportedly confident of signing Eric Garcia this summer because of the defender's contract situation at Manchester City.City are looking to drastically improve their squad following a disappointing domestic campaign and are on the verge of signing Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake already.However, they may be in danger of losing one of their bright spots of the campaign as youngster Garcia is continues to be heavily linked with a return to Barcelona.The Spaniard

straight to your inbox There has been no approach from Manchester City or any other club for Barcelona defender Sergi Roberto, as he continues to be linked with a move to the Etihad. City boss Pep Guardiola is said to be an admirer of Roberto, and has made the full-back a target this summer, according to Spanish media.

straight to your inboxManchester City defender Eric Garcia wants to return to Barcelona, reports in Spain suggest.Garcia, 19, has become a first-team regular for Pep Guardiola since the season re-started, and could go into the resumed Champions League campaign as first choice alongside Aymeric Laporte.He has a year left on his City contract, with the club keen to tie him down for longer.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, July 29.La Liga giants Barcelona have made Eric Garcia their top priority in this summer’s transfer window, according to Catalan outlet Mundo Deportivo.The 19-year-old centre-half was born and raised in Barcelona and developed in the club’s famous La Masia academy before making the switch to City in 2007.He’s since been capped at under-19 and under-21 level by Spain, and made the step up for Pep Guardiola’s side

straight to your inbox Barcelona have made Manchester City defender Eric Garcia their top priority this summer, according to reports. City have struggled in defence this season after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and then being hit with injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi.

straight to your inboxManchester City are remaining tight-lipped over reports they are expected to sign the Dutch defender Nathan Ake from Bournemouth. The MEN revealed last week that Ake is one of five players on City's radar ahead of the summer transfer window.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has included Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva in a strong Manchester City starting XI to face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. Guardiola has rotated his side to prepare for this semi-final, which has become City's priority competition.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has recalled Benjamin Mendy to his Manchester City starting XI with them having now confirmed a top four finish in the Premier League. A win for City would see them secure second place with Chelsea dropping points in the earlier kickoff at Sheffield United.

straight to your inboxFernandinho could be Manchester City's surprise weapon in midfield as they look to claim the FA Cup and Champions League.Pep Guardiola has spent the season using the veteran Brazilian at the heart of his defence and dismissed the suggestion that moving him back to his more familiar role would help the team consistency on a number of occasions.However, with Aymeric Laporte and Eric Garcia starting together in defence again at Southampton Fernandinho played in a role more

straight to your inbox Manchester City are “confident” that Eric Garcia will stay with them despite claims he has agreed personal terms with Barcelona. The Blues are ready to give the 19-year-old defender a big pay increase and extended contract after his outstanding form since the restart.

straight to your inboxIn Phil Foden and Eric Garcia, Manchester City possess two hugely talented youngsters, who more than deserve their place in Pep Guardiola's first team squad based on recent performances.But in addition to Foden and Garcia, City have had a bunch of other talented youngsters on their books over the last few years, with players like Jadon Sancho and Brahim Diaz leaving for pastures new, whilst Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Tommy Doyle, Morgan Rogers and Adrián Bernabe are continuing

straight to your inboxManchester City players were hurt by the nature of the Premier League defeat to Southampton at the weekend, defender Eric Garcia has revealed.City fell behind to Che Adams' long-range strike when he spotted Ederson off his line after Aleks Zinchenko had lost possession in midfield.Despite dominating the rest of the game, with 26 attempts on goal and 74 per cent possession, City just could not find a way past Alex McCarthy in the Saints goal.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for July 6.Eric Garcia says he isn’t taking his place in the Man City first team for granted as he prepares for a crucial run of matches as the season draws to a close.The defender appears to have moved above John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi in the pecking order among City's centre halves, and is keen to repay Pep Guardiola for his faith in the youngster.He said: "I'm really happy for the opportunity but I need to keep working

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for July 4.Teenage defender Eric Garcia is set to play an increasingly prominent role at Manchester City next season.Pep Guardiola’s side are light in the centre of defence: Aymeric Laporte is first-choice but has struggled with injuries while there are doubts over the form of both John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi.