While those in the Midlands want to put an end to their leaky defences, Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly been given the chance to sign the Barcelona defender this month.
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Wolves have, of course, already opened up their business in January with the signing of Emmanuel Agbadou, but it doesn’t look like the centre-back will be the last name through the door this month. They are fighting desperately to keep theirs Premier League status intact, Vitor PereiaThe team also needs to ensure that Matheus Cunha stays put this month.
The new manager did not shy away from criticizing the Brazilian for his performance and attitude during Wolves’ recent 3-1 defeat against Chelsea, which has only fueled rumors of a departure since then.
Reports even went so far as to suggest Midlands was a rival Nottingham Forest are now willing to break their own transfer record sign the Wolves star this month in what would be a repeat of Morgan Gibbs-White.
In need of some good news amid growing concerns over Cunha’s future, those in the Midlands may yet receive just that courtesy of Barcelona. According to Graeme Bailey for The Boot Room, Wolves have now been contacted to open negotiations to sign Eric Garcia this month after the defender’s fall at the Nou Camp.
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Still a young player at just 24, Garcia could return to the Premier League for the first time since swapping Manchester City for Barcelona almost four years ago.
The “beautiful” Garcia could partner Agbadou long into the future
Signing one defender was simply necessary for Wolves this month, but signing another would complete what should have been their main focus since the start of the transfer window. Ensuring that reinforcement is also a Premier League winner would also be unwise.
While it remains to be seen how much Barcelona are asking to sell their centre-back, reports that they are bidding for his signature around the Premier League should give Wolves plenty of hope that he will be in their price range.
Despite his current struggles at Barcelona, it wasn’t that long ago that the former Manchester City man found himself at the center of praise when he was a former manager Xavi told the press after the victory over Real Valladolid: “He had a great game, it’s great to have him; he is competitive; he gets the ball out; he’s a hell of a pro. He could be captain at 21.”
There’s no doubt he would be an excellent move for Wolves, but the ball will be in Garcia’s court when it comes to choosing his next club this month, which could deal a frustrating blow to those in the Midlands.
