Arsenal’s pursuit of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is way from over and a recent transfer could possibly be made on the finish of the season, based on reviews.
The Gunners made a €20m bid for the 23-year-old final summer season, however Espanyol turned it down, holding out for a payment nearer to his €25m launch clause. However that clause was raised to €30m within the remaining 15 days of the switch window – and the Gunners in the end determined to not meet it.
Espanyol’s sporting director, Fran Garagarza, not too long ago confirmed that Arsenal made a late method for García final summer season however have been unsuccessful as a result of timing and the membership’s incapacity to discover a alternative.
Garagarza additionally hinted that an early bid within the upcoming switch window may change issues, suggesting Espanyol can be open to negotiations if the precise provide is available in through the forthcoming summer season switch window. It comes after
Arsenal proceed to observe Joan Garcia of Espanyol forward of summer season window
Now, recent reviews from Estadio Deportivo, point out that Arsenal stay eager on securing Garcia’s providers and can make one other try on the finish of the season. It’s thought that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta sees him as a long-term choice and eventual alternative
Studies from Spain recommend that the north London membership are anticipated to step up their efforts within the coming months for the younger shot-stopper.
Garcia himself has now addressed his future, talking to Tiempo de Espanyol. Whereas he insists his focus stays on the current, he didn’t rule out a transfer to the Emirates on the finish of the season.
“In the meanwhile I’m not interested by that [future], however you by no means know. If it occurs, let it occur in one of the simplest ways,” he stated.
“If in the long run it seems that I’ve to depart, how can I not say goodbye properly? Espanyol are the membership that has given me all the pieces. If I’m going via the again door, it wouldn’t go properly.”