According to a Spanish media Sports World, Arsenal could have the opportunity to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García for a reduced fee during the month of January. transfer window.
The Gunners were determined to land the Spanish goalkeeper during the summer. He was designated as the priority target for them, we suppose. Aaron Ramsdale He left the club. Ramsdale eventually decided to join Southampton on a permanent transfer, but the Gunners failed to agree a deal with Espanyol for Garcia before the deadline.
Garcia was valued at £21 million at the start of the transfer window, but his price increased to £25 million from 16 August. Arsenal's only offer £17 million He was finally rejected by Espanyol. Mikel ArtetaThe team decided to sign Neto on loan from Bournemouth on August 30, but this has not ended their current pursuit of Garcia.
Sports World now cites Garcia's release clause to be reduced once again to £21m from January 1. The valuation will increase to £25m from January 16 until the La Liga transfer deadline. Arsenal are the ones showing the most interest in the 23-year-old player.
New movement
García was Espanyol's second goalkeeper at the start of last season, but has become a vital figure for them in recent months. He kept 8 clean sheets in 14 appearances on his way to promotion to La Liga.
The Spaniard has continued to stand out in the top category. It has averaged almost 5 saves per start with 3.4 goals avoided in xG. García has also attracted attention for his distribution of long balls and his presence in the area.
Arsenal obviously rate him very highly, having followed him for several months this year. The goalkeeper is available for an early winter discount. The big question is whether Arsenal will pay an additional £4 million on top of their previous offer.
If they delayed the decision until the summer, it could be risky as other elite European clubs could enter the fray for his signature. We won't be surprised if the Gunners take a new approach in January.
