Barcelona star linked with a January exit amid interest from several La Liga clubs: Reports

Barcelona defender Eric Garcia is a target for Girona and Real Sociedad in January, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish defender has struggled for game time under manager Hansi Flick this season, registering nine appearances across competitions, of which only four have been starts.

Interestingly, he has mostly operated in defensive midfield for the Catalans. With Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez forging a rock-solid partnership at the back, Garcia is no longer indispensable for the LaLiga giants.

Barcelona remain relaxed about the situation, with the focus entirely on the pitch right now. Real Sociedad, meanwhile, are eager to bolster their backline in January and have set their sights on the 23-year-old.

Girona were hot on the heels of Garcia this summer and have retained their interest in the player. Sociedad are particularly interested in a loan deal, which will also suit the Catalans.

With Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen also on the books and likely to return soon, the Spaniard's situation at Camp Nou is unlikely to improve. A temporary exit could also work in the LaLiga giants' favor.

Barcelona are still under financial distress and are likely to turn to player sales to address the situation next summer. Should Garcia impress on loan, it could help the club fetch a better fee at the end of this season. However, the Catalans are likely to make to make a decision on the matter later this year.

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Barcelona finished second in the LaLiga table last season, ten points behind champions Real Madrid. They conceded 44 goals to Los Blancos' 26.

The Catalans have been quite improved this season following the arrival of Hansi Flick. The German manager has quickly implemented his tactics at Camp Nou and the team have responded quite well.

The Blaugrana are leading the LaLiga title race after 11 games with ten wins and just one defeat. Barcelona are six points ahead of Real Madrid and demolished their bitter rivals 4-0 over the weekend.

The Catalans have conceded just ten goals in the league, registering four clean sheets. Despite losing Marc-Andre ter Stegen to a long-term injury last month, Flick's team have shown no signs of slowing down.

Inaki Pena has stepped up in the German's absence and was outstanding against Los Blancos over the weekend. Meanwhile, Pau Cubarsi has continued his stellar rise under Flick and already looks like a future superstar.