August 29th 2024.
There is still plenty of work to be done at Arsenal, as the club continues to make moves in the transfer market. According to reports, the Gunners have made an offer for Espanyol's promising goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, while their own Aaron Ramsdale is on the verge of a move to Southampton.
It seems Arsenal is determined to secure the signature of the highly-rated Spain Under-21 international, with Ramsdale's imminent departure creating a need for a new goalkeeper. The England international lost his starting spot last season after David Raya's arrival from Brentford, and only made a handful of appearances after that.
Ramsdale's move to Southampton is expected to be worth around £25million, including add-ons, with the initial fee being £18m. With this deal almost finalized, Arsenal has turned their attention to Garcia, submitting a bid of €20m. However, Espanyol is holding out for their release clause of €30m to be met.
Despite the potential roadblock, Garcia is said to have already agreed to personal terms with Arsenal and is eager to make the switch to north London. The 23-year-old was part of Spain's gold medal-winning squad at the Paris Olympics and is highly regarded by the Gunners' staff as a future star.
Meanwhile, Espanyol manager, Manolo Gonzalez, is not giving up on keeping Garcia at the club for another season. He has praised the goalkeeper's talent, stating, "He is a very good goalkeeper, I am calm when he plays." Gonzalez also revealed that the club will only let him go if they receive an irresistible offer.
If the deal goes through, Garcia will become Arsenal's fourth permanent signing of the summer. Along with Raya, the club has also secured the services of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino from Bologna and Real Sociedad, respectively.
It's an exciting time to be an Arsenal fan, with more news, exclusives, and analysis available for those who sign up for updates. The club is making moves and shaping up for the upcoming season, so stay tuned for more updates.
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