Barcelona are still optimistic that they can sign Eric Garcia from Manchester City before the closure of the transfer window on Monday.

Man City want at least €20 million (£18.1m) to let Garcia leave, but reports are claiming that the Catalans have now made a new bid of €15 million (£13.6m) for the young defender.

It is still left to be seen whether Man City will accept that fee to let Garcia leave as Pep Guardiola would like to continue having him in his squad.

If a deal between Barca and Man City is not agreed before the end of this transfer window, Garcia will move to Camp Nou next year for free.