La Liga giants Barcelona could part with an out-of-favour member of the club’s defensive ranks following the turn of the year.
That’s according to Diario Sport, who have on Monday provided a fresh update on the future of the 23-year-old.
Eric has for his part found game-time altogether difficult to come by in Catalunya’s capital over the course of recent weeks.
Despite having fully recovered from a niggling groin injury, the former Manchester City man has been afforded just eight minutes on the pitch since early-October.
As much comes amid an intense battle for places in both Barcelona’s backline, and at the base of Hansi Flick’s midfield.
With Jonathan Tah’s signing being lined up for next season, too, Eric is therefore considered as increasingly surplus to requirements by those behind the scenes at the Camp Nou.
As per a report from Sport, with Andreas Christensen closing on a return from injury, Eric could even be on the move as early as January.
A loan exit is not ruled out for the versatile stopper, with a permanent sale being lined up for the summer.
Conor Laird – GSFN
