Tottenham makes a move for Eric García! Discover the figure they are offering

Eric García is one of the players with whom FC Barcelona can make money in the next summer market. In Spain, several clubs are interested in the player from Martorell, but Tottenham has also joined the bidding. Not in vain. the coach Ange Postecoglou would have already given the 'ok' to his signing.

The latest information indicates the interest of the 'Spurs' in taking the '24' from Culé for a figure close to 15 million euros. Teams like Girona were also willing to pay a similar amount for the 24-year-old defender, but Hansi Flick convinced the player and the Barça board to rule out his departure.

Eric García, the ideal center-back for Tottenham?

For Tottenham, beyond the continuity or not of Postecoglou on the bench, it is essential to sign one or two center-backs in the upcoming transfer window. The team has conceded 49 goals in 32 Premier League games, thus 'boasting' the worst defense of the English 'Big Six'.

Eric, on the other hand, has accumulated 1,500 minutes of action in 32 appearances this season with Barça. The Catalan has 3 goals and 1 assist, being a very valuable piece for Hansi Flick's rotation plan.

García has alternated his natural position (center-back) with that of defensive pivot, giving security to the team in the build-up. In addition, he has improved a lot in the offensive facet, being one of the defenders who best projects in attack in set-piece plays.

Another advantage for the player from Martorell is that he knows English football well. The Barça youth player spent four years (2017-2021) at Manchester City, where he added 1 assist in 35 games (2,548 minutes) with Pep Guardiola's team.

Tottenham's future in Europe, key in Eric García's decision

Eric García, in a match with Barça

However, there is another key factor that can bring Eric García closer to or further away from the 'Spurs'. The London team has had a season to forget in the Premier League (the team is in 15th place, without options to qualify for European competitions), but they can get into the Champions League if they win the Europa League.

Tottenham advanced to the 'semis' after beating Eintracht Frankfurt (2-1 on aggregate) and will face the great surprise of the season, the Norwegian Bodo/Glimt, for a place in the final in San Mamés. If they win the trophy, Postecoglou's team could return to the Champions League in 25-26.

This factor, without a doubt, would increase the interest of the player from Martorell in returning to England to wear the white shirt. The 'Spurs' have not won anything since 2007-08, beyond having reached the Champions League final in 2019. 

In any case, Tottenham will have to improve their initial offer to Barça. Eric has a contract until 2026 and a release clause of 400 million euros. Although the board has not addressed his renewal, it is likely that the club will extend his contract in June until 2029 or 2030 to ensure a higher transfer fee.