Arsenal is set for a busy summer transfer window with Mikel Arteta ready to invest in his team in the hope of finally ending the Gunners' Premier League title Drought
Arsenal is braced to start Real Madrid in a transfer report for Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia. The 23-year-old came out last summer as a top goal for the Gunners when Mikel Arteta was looking for a backup for David Raya in the first choice.
The late departure from Aaron Ramsdale to Southampton complicated Arsenal's strive for Garcia. Eventually they settled on a loan movement for Neto van Bournemouth, who played only one game throughout the season.
While Neto spent a year on the couch, Garcia continued to impress Espanyol. He played every minute of their La Liga campaign, where they are looking for a European qualifying place.
He held a total of seven clean sheets and has admitted 40 goals along the way. His performances have ensured that Arsenal has remained interested in signing the young Spaniard.
Unfortunately for the Gunners it has also seen that other teams become interested in making a move. One is Real Madrid, who builds a large team revision under a new manager, with Carlo Ancelotti on the way out.
According to Cope, the age of Thibaut Courtois and injury problems Los Blancos Chiefs have convinced that it is time to look for a replacement. His current backup Andriy Lunin is expected to be looking for an exit looking for playing time this summer.
When Lunin leaves, Garcia is a player who likes Madrid leaders so much. He is seen as a 'very interesting' option if a new keeper is pursued, with Los Blacnos ready to fight Arsenal for his signature.
His versions have also put on an eyebrow comparison with Lionel Messi. After Garcia made a series of impressive rescues to help Espanyol beat Getafe, his Manolo Gonzalez manager compared his influence on the team with that of Messis in Barcelona.
“We have a keeper who makes a difference. This is like when Barca had Messi. He will be a world reference, and I am happy for him as a professional and as a person,” said Gonzalez.
“They came from a great run on the road and were the second best team in the big competitions. We played well with the ball, which is not always easy. We were very good and found space.
“We scored from set pieces. They had a great save from Joan in the second half; it was a shame that we did not finish him with the second. The goal is very close, but we are not there yet. Until it is mathematically determined, I do not trust anything.”
Garcia has previously stated that he is ready to leave Catalonia. He said: “I am a very cold person in every way and I think this attitude helps me. I am very calm in Espanyol, with a chance I have been waiting for a long time.
“It will be for everyone's well -being [if I leave]. The mine and the club that has let me grow. It can't be any other way. “
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