Eric Garcia could save Barca some money

FC Barcelona have started to work in the building of the squad ahead of next season. Therefore, the Catalan side will have to sign a midfielder to strenghten the side faced with Sergio Busquets' possible departure, who still hasn't signed a contract extension.

A lot of names have been put on the table. N'Golo Kante (Chelsea), Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina) and Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) are some of the candidates to get the 'Cule' captain's spot.

However, the Financial Fair Play rules that rule European football, mixed with the side's poor economic situation could make things difficult for the Catalans.

If Barca want to get a new face in, they'll first have to bring their wage bill into shape to be in line with all the financial requirements to be able to get big names such as Lionel Messi in for example.

Faced with this alarming situation, the sporting board have started to make plans in case they can't get any midfielder in during the summer.

Dutch board member Jordi Cruyff suggested to Xavi that he try Eric Garcia in Busquets' position. The ex-Man City defender started in midfield for the first time in his side's 0-4 against Elche.

According to 'AS', this trial with Eric Garcia as a midfielder was a 'precautionary measure' faced with the possibility of losing Busquets and not bein able to sign midfielders next season.