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Tuesday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Ruben Dias, Eric Garcia, Oleksandr Zinchenko

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Tuesday, September 29.

The summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Manchester City eye possible reinforcements.

The 2018-19 champions did not bring in a single player during the January transfer window, despite suffering a defensive shortage for much of the 2019-20 campaign, but they have already started their business for the summer.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Etihad.

Tuesday morning's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup:


Eric Garcia 'set for Barcelona move after Ruben Dias joins Manchester City'

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia pictured in August 2020© Reuters

Barcelona are reportedly hopeful that Ruben Dias's imminent move to Manchester City will free up Eric Garcia to head to Camp Nou.

Benfica announced on Sunday that an agreement is in place with City over the £62m signing of Dias, with Nicolas Otamendi heading the opposite way as part of a separate deal.

The Portugal international's imminent arrival brings an end to Pep Guardiola's long search for a right-sided defender.

According to Spanish outlet Sport, the big-money signing may also persuade City to cash in on fellow centre-back Garcia, who is wanted by former club Barcelona.

The report indicates that City have previously told Barca that will not sell the 19-year-old on the cheap, but that stance may loosen now that a replacement has been brought in.

Garcia started alongside Nathan Ake in Man City's 5-2 home defeat against Leicester City on Sunday.



Manchester City offer Oleksandr Zinchenko to Barcelona?

Oleksandr Zinchenko in action for Manchester City on July 5, 2020© Reuters

Barcelona have reportedly been offered the opportunity to sign versatile Manchester City player Oleksandr Zinchenko.

The Ukraine international has proven to be a useful option for Pep Guardiola, making a total of 68 appearances for City across the last three seasons.

However, with Nathan Ake now able to offer cover at left-back, the 23-year-old has moved down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium.

According to reports in Spain, City have contacted Barcelona to enquire whether they have any interest in the player.

While the Catalan giants have not dismissed a future approach, any bid is dependent on whether they are able to sell second-choice Junior Firpo.

Zinchenko still has four years remaining on his contract, leaving City in no rush to sell him for a cut-price fee.


More transfer news from Manchester City:

Ruben Dias in focus: A closer look at Manchester City's latest signing
Ruben Dias is a product of Benfica's academy at Seixal and will be following a route taken in recent years by Bernardo Silva and Ederson by moving to City. Read more.

Napoli chief rules out Kalidou Koulibaly exit
Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli suggests that in-demand defender Kalidou Koulibaly will spend the current season at the Serie A side. Read more.

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