Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Sunday, January 31.
Sunday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Ronald Koeman confirms Eric Garcia will join Barcelona
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Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has revealed that the Catalan giants will sign Eric Garcia this summer if they are unable to complete a deal during the January transfer window.
The centre-back's contract at Manchester City is due to expire at the end of June, and he has been strongly linked with a return to Camp Nou over the last few months.
Barca face a race against the clock to secure a deal for the 20-year-old before the January transfer window closes for business, but Koeman has confirmed that the Spain international will be returning in 2021, even if the club have to wait until the end of the campaign.
"We already know he (Garcia) will probably arrive in the summer. If it's not possible this January, then we'll accept it and move on," Koeman told reporters.
Garcia initially left Barca for the Etihad Stadium in 2017 and has made 31 appearances for the Citizens, including eight outings in all competitions during the 2020-21 campaign.
The Spaniard has also recently been linked with a move to Arsenal.
Real Madrid to use Vinicius Junior in Kylian Mbappe bid this summer?
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Real Madrid may reportedly be prepared to include Vinicius Junior in any proposal to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.
The La Liga champions, who are long-term admirers of the France international, are expected to make their move this summer due to the attacker currently having less than 18 months remaining on his contract.
According to Marca, PSG are prepared to demand in excess of £135m if Mbappe expresses an unwillingness to extend his stay at Parc des Princes.
The report suggests that Los Blancos could look to offset some of that financial outlay by offering Vinicius in part-exchange.
While the Brazilian has made 23 appearances in all competitions this season, just 10 of his outings have come from the starting lineup.
PSG have previously been linked with a move for the 20-year-old, something which Real officials could look to take advantage of during any negotiations for Mbappe.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Ousmane Dembele 'open to signing new Barcelona deal amid Manchester United interest'
Ousmane Dembele, who is again being linked with Manchester United, is reportedly prepared to sign a new contract with Barcelona. Read more.
Sergio Ramos 'ready to quit Real Madrid for Manchester United'
Sergio Ramos is preparing to leave Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer and wants to join Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal to move for Joan Jordan this summer?
Arsenal intend to make a move for Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordan during this summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'identify Jules Kounde as leading defensive target'
Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde emerges as a leading transfer target for Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland available for £66m this summer?
Borussia Dortmund are prepared to sanction Erling Braut Haaland's exit for just £66m this summer due to their desperate financial situation, according to a report. Read more.
