By Jamie Spencer Barcelona have been dealt a significant blow in their transfer pursuit of Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia, with Premier League and Bundesliga sides set to rival the cash-strapped Catalans. Signed by Manchester City aged 18 almost a decade ago, Garcia has been building his reputation with Girona since joining the club in Spain’s second tier in 2021. This has been a watershed season for the midfielder as part of an unexpected La Liga title challenge, which is only just starting to falter, bringing him to the attention of a number of interested suitors. Barcelona are targeting mid…