Arsenal nonetheless eager on switch deal however present £25m asking value might rise

Mikel Arteta shouts directions throughout Arsenal’s win over Ipswich (Photograph by Julian Finney/Getty Pictures)

Arsenal are reportedly nonetheless eager on a possible switch window transfer for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who has a £25million launch clause.

Nevertheless, the Gunners additionally look to be exploring different choices in that place as Garcia’s £25m clause might rise if he earns an anticipated call-up to the Spanish nationwide group, in keeping with the Day by day Mirror.

Garcia has impressed in his time in La Liga and appears like he may very well be a really succesful backup to David Raya on the Emirates Stadium, which is unquestionably a place Mikel Arteta wants to take a look at strengthening.

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Aaron Ramsdale was Arsenal’s possibility on the bench final season, however he moved to Southampton in the summertime and the membership’s present backup ‘keeper is Neto.

Neto is barely on mortgage from Bournemouth, so there’s prone to be the necessity to signal somebody like Garcia as a alternative subsequent summer time.

Joan Garcia among the many names on Arsenal’s listing of goalkeeper targets

Joan Garcia of Espanyol reacts (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)

Garcia seems a promising participant, however £25m or extra may very well be seen as a bit a lot to pay for somebody who gained’t be beginning video games frequently.

The Mirror’s report suggests this has led AFC to take a look at different choices in that space of their squad, reminiscent of Boca Juniors shot-stopper Leandro Brey.

In fact, Brey shouldn’t be but that confirmed on the highest degree, so may be extra of of venture for the Gunners, however he’d maybe even be extra prone to settle for a task behind Raya for the long run.

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Arsenal followers may be annoyed by these tales, nonetheless, as one other goalkeeper signing in all probability wouldn’t be their prime precedence within the switch market proper now.

Bukayo Saka’s harm means the group is desperately wanting high quality in assault, whereas there’s additionally arguably a scarcity of canopy for Martin Odegaard, who was badly missed when he was out injured earlier this season.