Arsenal and Chelsea are on alert after Barcelona threw the signing of Manchester City misfit Eric Garcia into doubt. Garcia agreed a free transfer move to Barca weeks ago - but the cash-strapped Catalan giants have now changed the terms of that deal.

Manchester City and Spain defender Eric Garcia, 20, has agreed personal terms with Barcelona, but a transfer is some way from completion

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on young defender Eric Garcia's situation at his former club Manchester City.

Barcelona will make a fresh offer of £7m for Manchester City and Spain defender Eric Garcia in January. The 19-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, with Barca favourites to sign him.

Ronald Koeman has also urged the Barcelona board to seal a move for Manchester City and Spain defender Eric Garcia, 19, in January