Barcelona are reportedly prepared to wait until next year to make a move for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia after failing to agree terms with Pep Guardiola's side.
The 19-year-old has refused City's offer of a new deal and now has less than 12 months to run on his current contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Barcelona have reportedly been stepping up their interest as they look to strike a deal for Garcia before the deadline, but the Catalan giants may be forced to put a swoop for the centre-back on hold for the time being.
According to Marca, Barcelona have offered a total sum of €10m (£9m) to City for Garcia, but Guardiola's side are not willing to entertain offers lower than €30m (£27.2m).
With Ronald Koeman's side strapped for cash in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the report claims that La Blaugrana will make another attempt to sign Garcia during the January transfer window.
Garcia will be able to depart for free next summer should he see out the end of his contract at the Etihad, so City may be prepared to accept a cut-price figure for the Spaniard in order to avoid that occurrence.
Ben Knapton
