Arsenal are looking to make a move for the Espanyol star who is also wanted by Tottenham
Espanyol's Joan Garcia is attracting the attention of Premier League duo Arsenal and Tottenham following a successful campaign in the second tier of Spanish football.
The goalkeeper spent his entire career at the Catalan club and started playing for the Spanish team in 2021. This season has been the best of the 23-year-old's career as he has played 21 times in all competitions, keeping 12 clean sheets. he helped Espanyol secure promotion back to La Liga via the play-offs.
Garcia is contracted in Spain until 2028, but that hasn't stopped several clubs from monitoring his status at the newly promoted La Liga side.
According to a story run by Football Espana, reports in Spain have said that both Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in Garcia, and the deal will cost the Premier League clubs around 25 million euros as Espanyol are under no pressure to sell their stopper.
Spurs are said to have already held talks with the 23-year-old player, but it remains to be seen if there are parties who will make a formal offer for the goalkeeper in the coming weeks.
The signing of Joan Garcia makes sense for Arsenal and Tottenham
The signing of Garcia would make sense for both Arsenal and Tottenham as the North London clubs may need to bring in support for their top goalkeepers ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
Aaron Ramsdale's future at the Emirates is uncertain as the England star will be looking for a starting role next season and is unlikely to find it at Arsenal with David Raya being Mikel Arteta's first choice. Garcia will provide his fellow Spaniard with quality backup and at just 23 years of age, he could be the Gunners' future.
Guglielmo Vicario is one of the best players signed by Tottenham last summer and this time around, Ange Postecoglou will look to bring in a number two to support the Italian and that's where Garcia comes in.
This is a transfer story that could be interesting to watch in the coming weeks as both North London clubs look to bring the Espanyol goalkeeper to the Premier League.
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