Barcelona have reportedly reached a decision over the asking price of defender Eric Garcia.
In recent days, head coach Hansi Flick has spoken publicly regarding the importance of the versatile Spaniard in his first-team squad.
Flick stated that Garcia was the "kind of player that he wants in his team" after Barcelona rejected the opportunity to part ways with him in January.
However, the long-term future of the 24-year-old remains up in the air despite Garcia adapting to the role of central midfielder in the absence of injured players.
According to Fichajes, Barcelona have already determined what it would take to convince them to sell Garcia in the summer.
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Garcia asking price set by Barcelona officials
The report alleges that it would take a proposal worth €20m (£17.1m) for Barcelona to cash in on Garcia prior to 2024-25.
That is seemingly a result of the former Manchester City man having recently taken his game time in La Liga and the Champions League to 10 starts and 16 substitute outings.
Ten of those appearances have been made since the beginning of February, the period following interest in the player's signature from elsewhere.
Nevertheless, Barcelona remain in somewhat of a difficult position due to Garcia's contract expiring at the end of next season.
Barcelona can ill-afford to allow a player of Garcia's standing to depart on a free transfer, leaving Flick and club officials to try to convince the 11-cap Spain international to pen fresh terms.
In total, Garcia has made 102 appearances since his transfer from Manchester City in 2021, while he also starred on loan for Girona in 2023-24 as the surprise package of the campaign earned Champions League qualification.
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La Liga clubs ready to move?
Girona were allegedly the team that wanted to secure a reunion with Garcia in the winter and they remain interested ahead of the next market.
Real Sociedad are also namechecked as a potential destination for Garcia should a suitable price be offered to Barcelona.
At this stage, Garcia is unlikely to be in any rush to make a decision with Barcelona battling for the La Liga title, Champions League and Copa del Rey over the next two months.
Darren Plant
