PSG Boss Luis Enrique Ready To Launch €70m Transfer Bid For Barcelona’s Eric Garcia

The coaching staff at Paris Saint-Germain has identified clear issues across the back line since competitive action resumed. To fix those vulnerabilities, Luis Enrique has placed Eric García at the very top of his transfer wishlist to bring much-needed stability to the Parisian squad.

To meet the financial demands of the market, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is reportedly ready to submit a €70 million bid to persuade the FC Barcelona hierarchy. That figure would sit well above the player’s current market value, which stands at €40 million according to Transfermarkt estimates.

The Paris Saint-Germain head coach is particularly keen on the wide tactical skillset of the 25-year-old defender. Eric García offers the rare ability to operate seamlessly as a centre-back, on either flank, or as a holding defensive midfielder.

The Spanish international’s standing at his boyhood club poses a major obstacle for Paris Saint-Germain. Having featured in 6 of the opening 7 La Liga fixtures, Eric García also wears the armband as one of the designated captains under Hansi Flick.

The Catalan hierarchy holds all the cards thanks to a contract running until June 30, 2031. This locked-down contractual situation severely complicates matters for PSG, who are up against a FC Barcelona board determined to keep hold of their key figures.

After seeing moves for Gavi and Alejandro Balde rebuffed, the Parisian club has hit another brick wall in Spain. Luis Enrique will likely need to explore other defensive targets to strengthen his squad ahead of the upcoming Champions League fixtures at the Parc des Princes.