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THREE teams hijack Arsenal ‘DONE DEAL’
Carlo Garganese
- Updated: 16 Apr 2025 10:55 BST
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Three major clubs are trying to hijack Arsenal's expected signing of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
The Spanish media has reported heavily in recent weeks that Garcia moving to Arsenal from Espanyol this summer is virtually a done deal.
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Joan García
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Joan García
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And now La Grada Ràdio‘s Robert Hernando, who previously worked at Espanyol and has good ties at the club, claims that Manchester City and Real Madrid are also trying to hijack Arsenal's move.
Garcia to join Arsenal?
The 23-year-old Garcia is one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga and is admired by a host of European clubs.
The Gunners have made the signing of a new goalkeeper a priority during the summer transfer window.
Garcia, if he arrives would likely start as number 2 to David Raya but with the chance of eventually becoming the first choice.
Arsenal tried to sign the Espanyol shot-stopper last summer but failed to strike a deal.
Man Utd hope, FootballTransfers understands, that the promise of first team football could entice Garcia to reject Arsenal.
United are looking for a replacement to Andre Onana, who is up for sale after another disastrous season.
City are also looking for a new goalkeeper as Ederson will leave at the end of the campaign.
Garcia is thought to have a release clause worth €25 million to €30m.
His price tag will drop this summer if Espanyol are relegated. They are currently fighting the drop from La Liga as they are only six points above the bottom three.
The 23-year-old Garcia helped Espanyol gain promotion from the second tier in the 2023-24 season.
He came through the Espanyol youth system and has spent his entire career so far at the club.
He has made 76 appearances in total for Espanyol and Espanyol B and was named as the club’s Player of the Season in their promotion-winning campaign.
He also won La Liga’s Save of the Month in February and March 2025.
Garcia has been capped throughout the Spain youth teams and was part of the country’s Olympic-winning squad in 2024.
Like Raya, Garcia is admired for his excellent kicking and ability with the ball at his feet.
