Barcelona have opened talks with Manchester City about re-signing Eric Garcia.

The young defender has broken into City's first team this season and impressed.

Mundo Deportivo says Barca have approached City about bringing Garcia back to the club, having lost him as a youth teamer two years ago.

Garcia has less than a year on his current deal and Barca could secure him for nothing next summer.

However, the Catalans are prepared to fix an immediate deal and hope City are convinced to sell now rather than lose the 19 year-old for no fee next year.