Arsenal held talks with the representatives of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia after they travelled to Spain for final week’s Champions League sport with Girona, .
The Gunners tried and didn’t recruit the 23-year-old final summer time, and intend to return for him later this 12 months when the switch window reopens on the finish of the season.
Arsenal needed Garcia final 12 months however have been unable to agree phrases with Espanyol and can look to return with an improved bid within the subsequent summer time switch window.
The North London membership ended up signing Neto on mortgage from Bournemouth as a canopy for David Raya, however the Brazilian is anticipated to depart as soon as the momentary deal expires on the finish of the season.
Arsenal have 18-year-old Tommy Setford and 16-year-old Jack Porter as their first-team choices, however they may do with a extra skilled possibility able to giving Raya a run for his cash, and Garcia suits the invoice.
Espanyol needed his £25 million buyout clause activated final summer time earlier than agreeing to do enterprise, and the Gunners have to be keen to fulfill it to have an opportunity of getting their man.
They with Garcia final outing and whereas it’s unknown whether or not that also stands, reaching a contemporary settlement wouldn’t be a problem because the goalie is eager on taking part in for Arsenal.
The North Londoners are already getting ready for the summer time switch window after failing to make any recruitment in January, and whereas a brand new striker is prime of their plans, in addition they need one other keeper.
Additionally they hope to safe the signing of £50m midfielder Zubimendi, however their curiosity in Garcia is ongoing and might be wrapped up very early in the summertime window as soon as an settlement may be discovered with Espanyol.
