Pep Guardiola has admits defender Eric Garcia could leave Manchester City this month.
Garcia, who is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium, has been heavily linked with a return to boyhood club Barcelona when his deal expires.
Sportsmail reported on Wednesday that the 20-year-old has already agreed terms on a five-year deal with the Catalans with the club keen to complete a transfer in January, rather than waiting until the end of the season.
Asked if that might happen, Guardiola said: 'I hope not but maybe the people from Barcelona know more than me.