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Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners have benefitted from recruiting former Manchester City players in recent windows and could be set to repeat the move

Arsenal's strategy in the transfer market throughout the past few years with Edu Gaspar at the helm has dragged the club to the pinnacle of English football once again. Mikel Arteta's squad is well covered in every position with the core of the side purchased under the sporting director.

But now, Arsenal could be lining up another move for an ex-City player in Eric Garcia. The centre-back is currently plying his trade in Spain with Barcelona after moving on a free transfer in 2021.

Garcia, who Pep Guardiola has called a 'top player', has made 57 appearances for Barca but has struggled for regular starts for Xavi this season. Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde have been preferred more often than not and his position has now been placed in further doubt.

Reports in Spain have suggested that the Spanish giants have agreed to sign Athletic Bilbao left-footed centre-back Inigo Martinez on a free at the end of the season, meaning Garcia's services could be available.

According to the Daily Mail, the Gunners are keen on signing Garcia in the summer after stating their interest in the January transfer window. The report claims the 22-year-old refused their offer before Jakub Kiwior was signed.

Garcia has previously worked with Arsenal boss Arteta during his Manchester City days. There was even supposed interest ahead of the January 2021 transfer window after he turned down a new contract from City.

Arsenal are blessed with options in Garcia's position. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have formed one of the strongest partnerships in Europe with Rob Holding and Kiwior as deputies.