Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Saturday, January 16.
Saturday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Barcelona's move for Eric Garcia close to collapsing?
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Barcelona's chances of signing Eric Garcia from Manchester City in January are reportedly now slim as elections to select a new president at the Catalan club have been postponed.
The elections, which had been set to take place on January 24, have been delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, throwing the club's transfer plans into doubt.
Barca have been strongly linked with Garcia in recent months, and City boss Pep Guardiola appeared to suggest on Friday that the Spain international was nearing a return to Camp Nou.
However, according to the Daily Mail, the defender's proposed switch to Ronald Koeman's side is now in 'serious doubt', with stand-in president Carles Tusquets unlikely to be given the green light to complete a move.
Garcia's existing deal at the Etihad Stadium is due to expire at the end of June, meaning that he is currently free to speak to foreign clubs over a summer switch.
The 20-year-old has made seven appearances for the Citizens during the 2020-21 campaign.
Barcelona showing interest in Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot?
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Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for Barcelona.
Dalot is currently spending the season on loan at AC Milan, where he has made 10 starts and four substitute appearances in all competitions.
While the 21-year-old has made a positive impression at San Siro, there is no deal in place for the move to be made permanent at the end of the campaign.
According to Calciomercato, Barcelona are willing to pay £10m to sign the Portuguese ahead of the Italian giants.
The report claims that the Catalan giants are eager to increase competition for places at right-back in order to ease the burden on Sergino Dest.
Despite already selling Timothy Fosu-Mensah to Bayer Leverkusen, United are expected to be open to selling Dalot in 2021.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Zinedine Zidane 'rules out exit for Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard'
Zinedine Zidane suggests that he has no intention of allowing Martin Odegaard to leave Real Madrid during the January transfer window. Read more.
Bayern Munich to battle Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur for Eder Militao?
Bayern Munich could reportedly battle Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur 'unlikely to extend Gareth Bale loan'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly unlikely to extend the loan spell of Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale into a second season. Read more.
Bayern Munich eye Real Madrid's Eder Militao as David Alaba replacement?
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid defender Eder Militao as a replacement for David Alaba, who could move in the opposite direction. Read more.
