Man City inform Barcelona of Eric Garcia's transfer value after defender rejects contract

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The Guinness World Records gave the James Bond film “Spectre” the honor of having the biggest explosion on film, but the “Transformers” director begs to differ.“James Bond tried to take the ‘largest explosion in the world’,” Bay, 57, recently told Empire Magazine. “Bulls—t. Ours is.”He’s referring to his 2001 WWII film “Pearl Harbor” that was released almost 15 years before “Spectre.”The war film contains a 40-minute scene in which the Japanese bomb of Pearl Harbor in Honolulu and a massive explosion combusts.“[Producer] Jerry Bruckheimer showed Ridley Scott the movie,” Bay told the publication. “And the quote [from Scott] was, ‘F—k me.’ No one knows how hard that is.

Steph McGovern has teamed up with her father, professional artist Eamonn, for a great cause. The 39-year-old is supporting a new skill sharing initiative celebrating the talents older people can share with the younger generation.MORE: Steph McGovern offers intimate glimpse into 'little holiday with family'The TV star can vouch for this desire to learn, which is why she likes to spend some of her free time learning to paint with her creative 68-year-old dad Eamonn.WATCH: Inside Steph McGovern's weight loss journeyThe campaign is all part of the #GenerationWOW campaign (which stands for wonderful older wisdom) from Specsavers Home Visits, together with u3a (University of the Third Age).MORE: Steph McGovern reflects on 'terrible pregnancy sickness' with glamourous throwback photosSEE: Steph McGovern shares envy-inducing hot tub selfie during romantic spa tripOpening up about her family time, Steph explained: "My father is a brilliant artist, so I grew up surrounded by paints, brushes and all the other bits and bobs used to create his beautiful images and sculptures."I'm not sure I've inherited his talent, but I don’t do too badly thanks to the tips he has given me.

Chris Willman Music WriterTaking an obvious cue from the popularity of Peter Jackson’s recent “The Beatles: Get Back” documentary, Paul McCartney has announced what he’s calling his “Got Back” tour, a 13-city, 14-gig outing through the U.S. that begins just a little more than two months from now.“I said at the end of the last tour that I’d see you next time.

RZA and DJ Scratch have released their new single ‘Fate Of The World’ – you can hear the track below.The song is taken from the pair’s forthcoming collaborative album ‘Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater’, which is set for release on March 4 via 36 Chambers ALC/MNRK Music Group.After sharing the video for its title track earlier this month, RZA and DJ Scratch’s ‘Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater’ is now being previewed by its latest single ‘Fate Of The World’.The Danny Hastings and RZA-produced video for the song, starring RZA himself, has also been released, which you can see below.‘Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater’, which can be pre-ordered here, is described as “a love letter to the kung fu movies that aired each Saturday on local TV channels when there were only 5 channels to choose from”, and will see RZA “sparring with Bobby Digital, his more aggressive alter-ego”.“Lyrically the hip-hop part of me had a chance to re-emerge during quarantine,” RZA recently said in a press release announcing the album.“Giving Scratch the reins as a producer and me taking the reins as an MC, that’s what frees me up creatively and lets me play more with lyrical gags and lyrical flows because I don’t have to be focused on everything.” Last month the US government shared a series of new photos of Wu-Tang Clan‘s one-of-a-kind album, ‘Once Upon A Time In Shaolin’.

straight to your inboxBarcelona are to step up their pursuit of Bernardo Silva this summer, according to reports.The Telegraph say the Manchester City forward man has admirers at Barcelona, with the Spanish side looking at bringing him to the Nou Camp before the start of the new season.The report says Barca would look to offer some of their players in return, including full-back Nelson Semedo.Semedo has been linked with City in reported swap deals all summer involving Joao Cancelo and Eric Garcia, and it is unlikely the Blues would allow Bernardo to leave in the same summer David Silva will depart.Bernardo has found playing time harder to come by this season, and was only a substitute in the Champions League win over Real Madrid on

straight to your inboxManchester City fans want to see Pep Guardiola make just two changes to his starting XI for the massive Champions League clash with Real Madrid, the most notable being the exclusion of Eric Garcia.City will finally conclude their last 16 tie with Madrid on Friday night, with the Blues holding a 2-1 lead following the first leg win in the Bernabeu back in February.Since the historic win, however, Madrid have gone on to improve significantly and clinch an unlikely La Liga title triumph, so it's bound to be a nervy night at the Etihad.Understandably, supporters want to see Guardiola name as strong a side as possible for the match and make just two changes from the team that hammered Norwich City 5-0 on the final day of

straight to your inboxManchester City could be forced to accept an offer for Eric Garcia after Pep Guardiola revealed the young defender won’t extend his contract, which expires next summer. It’s expected Barcelona will make a move for the highly-rated 19-year-old centre-half, but while City aren’t in a strong position in terms of potential negotiations, they will demand a substantial fee. The club are set to pay an initial €23million plus €12m for Valencia’s Ferran Torres, who is only a year older than Garcia and is moving into the final year of his deal at Mestalla. Given the similar circumstances, City are expecting a similar fee for Garcia from any potential suitors.Here’s the full story.It’s been a five-month wait but the night has

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester City evening headlines on Thursday August 6. Barcelona to land Eric Garcia after he tells City he wants to leaveEric Garcia has turned down a new contract at Manchester City and is now set to leave the club.

Pep Guardiola has revealed young defender Eric Garcia wants to quit Manchester City.

Manchester City wonderkid Eric Garcia will not be signing a new contract at the Etihad this summer. That is according to Pep Guardiola, with the defender eyeing a return to Barcelona.

straight to your inbox Eric Garcia is set to leave Manchester City after turning down a new contract. And that means his former club Barcelona are poised to move in and snap up the 19-year-old, who has broken through to the first team this season.Garcia 's current deal expires next summer, but City will be keen to sell him now rather than lose him for nothing next year.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, August 5.Manchester City’s rebuilding project has begun with the arrival of Ferran Torres from Valencia.The Spanish winger, a replacement for Leroy Sane after the German’s move to Bayern Munich, joins in a deal worth £20.8m and will be available for the start of the 2020/21 Premier League season.Torres scored four goals in La Liga last season and another two in the Champions League, including a goal and assist in the last-16 defeat to Atalanta, and is ineligible for City when they resume their own European campaign against Real Madrid.“Every player wants to be involved in attacking teams and Manchester City are one of the most attacking in world football,”

straight to your inboxBarcelona are reportedly confident of signing Eric Garcia this summer because of the defender's contract situation at Manchester City.City are looking to drastically improve their squad following a disappointing domestic campaign and are on the verge of signing Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake already.However, they may be in danger of losing one of their bright spots of the campaign as youngster Garcia is continues to be heavily linked with a return to Barcelona.The Spaniard left Catalonia for the Etihad in 2017 and impressed through the youth ranks before breaking into the first team this season and eventually became a regular in the Blues back-line, starting seven of their 12 matches since the restart.Garcia's emergence

straight to your inbox There has been no approach from Manchester City or any other club for Barcelona defender Sergi Roberto, as he continues to be linked with a move to the Etihad. City boss Pep Guardiola is said to be an admirer of Roberto, and has made the full-back a target this summer, according to Spanish media.

straight to your inboxManchester City defender Eric Garcia wants to return to Barcelona, reports in Spain suggest.Garcia, 19, has become a first-team regular for Pep Guardiola since the season re-started, and could go into the resumed Champions League campaign as first choice alongside Aymeric Laporte.He has a year left on his City contract, with the club keen to tie him down for longer.

straight to your inboxManchester City are closing in on a deal to sign the Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. City have been dogged by issues in defence this season following Vincent Kompany's departure and a serious injury to Aymeric Laporte, and Pep Guardiola's made strengthening his defence a priority in the summer window.