Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Thursday, December 10.
Thursday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Arsenal 'monitoring Eric Garcia ahead of potential bid'
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Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close eye on Eric Garcia's situation at Manchester City as the Gunners consider a January approach for the central defender.
Garcia's contract at the Etihad Stadium is due to expire next summer, and Barcelona are seen as the favourites to re-sign the Spain international.
The Catalan giants will allegedly struggle to raise the required funds to sign the 19-year-old in January, though, due to the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
According to The Sun, Mikel Arteta is 'keeping tabs' on the defender, who worked closely with the Arsenal manager when the pair were together at City.
Garcia has played in his team's last two Champions League matches but has only featured on one occasion in the Premier League since the end of October.
The teenager, who was forced off the field in the early stages of Wednesday's European clash with Marseille, has made 30 appearances for the Citizens since arriving from Barca in 2017.
Samuel Umtiti to leave Barcelona on loan in January?
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Samuel Umtiti could reportedly leave Barcelona on loan during the January transfer window.
The France international made his first appearance of the 2020-21 campaign against Juventus on Tuesday night, featuring as a substitute in his side's 3-0 loss.
Umtiti had been on the sidelines with knee issues, but he could now be given regular minutes ahead of the winter transfer window as Gerard Pique is out with a long-term injury.
According to Sport, Barca want to build up the centre-back's game time in the coming weeks before sending him out on loan for the second half of the 2020-21 campaign.
A number of Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester United, have previously been linked with the World Cup winner, who was a regular during his first two seasons at Camp Nou.
Umtiti is believed to earn in the region of £75,000 a week at Barca and still has two and a half years left to run on his contract with Ronald Koeman's side.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Report: Georginio Wijnaldum still considering Barcelona move
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is wanted by Barcelona, but is reportedly undecided on his future beyond the end of the season. Read more.
Paul Pogba 'could still sign new Manchester United deal'
Unsettled midfielder Paul Pogba could reportedly still pen a new contract with Manchester United. Read more.
Bayern Munich considering move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong?
Bayern Munich reportedly identify Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as a potential transfer target, despite the Dutchman holding a long-term deal at Camp Nou. Read more.
Arsenal still in hunt for Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen?
Former Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Christian Eriksen is reportedly on Arsenal's radar as he edges closer to a swift Inter Milan exit. Read more.
Chelsea 'in four-way fight for David Alaba'
Chelsea are in a fight with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, according to a report. Read more.
Juventus 'could sign Paul Pogba in January'
Juventus are reportedly genuine contenders to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in January. Read more.
Zinedine Zidane 'still dreams of signing Paul Pogba'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane reportedly remains keen on Paul Pogba, but must first persuade Florentino Perez that the Manchester United midfielder is worth signing. Read more.
Arsenal 'keeping an eye on Valencia striker Maxi Gomez'
Valencia forward Maxi Gomez emerges as a potential transfer target for Arsenal, according to a report. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain president "very confident" over Neymar, Kylian Mbappe deals
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is "very confident" that Neymar and Kylian Mbappe will both pen new deals. Read more.
Barcelona presidential candidate promises new Lionel Messi contract
Jordi Farre believes that he can convince Lionel Messi to sign a new contract in January should he take over from Josep Maria Bartomeu as Barcelona's next president. Read more.
Real Madrid 'unlikely to move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is not a target for Real Madrid in 2021 as they cannot justify signing the Frenchman, according to a report. Read more.
Neymar "very happy" at Paris Saint-Germain amid Barcelona return links
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar offers his biggest indication yet that he intends to sign a new contract with the French giants. Read more.
