Arsenal are set to seal a deal for Espanyol star Joan Garcia that will see him become their first summer signing.
The Spanish goalkeeper has had plenty of interest in his services this summer, with a number of English clubs being linked along with Spanish giants Real Madrid.
But it appears that the Gunners have won the race for Garcia’s services and will announce his arrival imminently. According to reports in Spain, the 23-year-old will become an Arsenal player ‘soon’.
At this stage, it is unclear how much the Gunners will pay for Garcia. He has four years remaining on his contract with Espanyol.
Garcia made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Spanish side last term as they earned promotion to La Liga. He was asked about his future towards the end of the campaign and remained tight-lipped on a potential move.
“I have always felt the love of the fans,” Garcia said. “I'm very happy that people are with me. And for that part (transfers), don’t worry, I’m very good here and above all I would ask you to be calm and encourage us.”
Should Arsenal secure a deal for Garcia’s services, it could leave boss Mikel Arteta with a tricky decision. David Raya was signed on loan from Brentford last term and is expected to complete a £27m permanent move to the Emirates.
Speaking about a move for his compatriot at the end of the season, Arteta said : "Those conversations are for after the season. We will review where we are.
"Obviously, we are really happy with David and everything he has brought to the club and the team, there is no question about it. But, those decisions are taken by all of us at the club and we will see."
Aaron Ramsdale also faces an uncertain future with the Gunners. He fell out of contention last term following the arrival of Raya.
He has been linked with a move, with previous reports suggesting that Newcastle had agreed a deal with Arsenal to sign the former Sheffield United and Bournemouth man. They now appear to have moved their attention to Burnley ’s James Trafford.
Arteta has since confirmed that he expects Ramsdale to stay in North London. The 26-year-old has just two years remaining on his current Arsenal deal. Arteta said: “A suggestion? There is a big reality that Aaron will be here because he is our player and has a contract.”
Away from goalkeepers, Arsenal have also been linked with forwards this summer. Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres are among their potential recruits.
Etubom1
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To make this news eye catching, Real Madrid must be mentioned 😀 .
Etubom1
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To make the news eye catching, Real Madrid must be mentioned 😀 .
ArsenalforeverRed
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Arsenal did not win Real Madrid Real Madrid wasn’t just serious
cebabeklnr
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His coming will never make them be where they want, I mean on the top of EPL table
cemckmpsz
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hikbcdkmru
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-d-t
khodorjichi
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useless news
Vicacnpyz
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yes to help the club keep the ball for second position.😂😂😂
Better than your club 12th and 7th position for the past two seasons
Vicacnpyz
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Arsenal can't compete with real Madrid and no player we chose arsenal over Madrid
It has happened already
woodeinsz
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Real Madrid have shown interest in Garcia
seoclnuy
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If Arteta wants to keep Aaron Ramsdale, then he should be given more playtime. If not Aaron Ramsdale should leave Arsenal to find another club that needs him more. Arteta does not need Aaron Ramsdale to stay in Arsenal. Why stay when you don't use him.
Moddempsy
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I'll encourage all Gooners to exercise patience and rally behind the bosses. Last year we won nothing, and they are working to present a team for all competitions devoid of injury. We need three best goalkeepers for that. Ramsdale, Raya and Garcia will have busy schedules. They are also examining one centre-back, one midfielder and a striker to augment the team. The next season is “Conquer All” we need every supporter to back the management up. Thanks
yipbdkmntz
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Arsenal are always after goal keepers
yes to help the club keep the ball for second position.😂😂😂
Yuneklosty
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Selfish manager. Why will you want Aaron to stay, and endure your atrocious decision to bench him? I urge him to move to a place where he can play regularly, and keep his place in the English national team...
Austinnwokwu
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we need a world class striker not a goal keeper
diydnsyz
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Arsenal can't compete with real Madrid and no player we chose arsenal over Madrid
diydnsyz
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so how can this be true
AFereSxR2851
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We haven’t sign a goal scorer or good winger we’re signing goalkeeper Please when are we going to make a better signing
MuruganRajappan
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I'm Arsenal Fan...I don't know...why this arteta don't want to sign stricker....😵😵😵
Zanbcekrz
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Sounds like rambos staying and raya isn’t getting the move. Bringing in someone under rambo and keeping him there instead of the bottle job raya is probably the best news I could hear..
funny thinking. is Ederson not behind Alison as goal keeper, ramsdale will be behind Pickford, striker will come soon. be patient please
kazcdilrtu
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Arsenal are always after goal keepers
Basaelnptu
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yap we need a new striker
cobbdelnpu
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Wahala from Arteta is big. what's goalkeeper for? we need potential striker not goalkeeper while Raya and Ramsdel are still shining
Ramdale will leave
cobbdelnpu
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Ateta is actually confused coach,,, how can u sign another keeper again instead of signing a forward
Ramsdale is leaving. he is not going to be the second choice goalkeeper .
Hibcimnost
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Ramsdale Will leave that's for sure and for the striker something good will happen emafo
RevLambert2002
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What are we doing with a new goal keeper now?
YakubuAutaSaad
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are you stupid you don't see ramsdale willing and ready to leave the club
Do you have to insult him just to make your point?
ariwanze
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...somehow they have to add Real Madrid in the article 🙄
vuaabdipu
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And still, they ain't winning the league
Cuhacdnoru
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We are looking forward to seeing this much talk-about striker that could give us the kinds of goals needed to win the Premier league. Someone with the proliferation to score more than 30 in a season, not goalkeeper. Ramsdale and Raya are enough of the goalkeeping talents any team could have. Arteta, please get us our striker!!!
are you stupid you don't see ramsdale willing and ready to leave the club
riueimstz
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people should be patient arteta knows what is doing
Vimcelmop
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mmm you don't know what you are saying nit
Maravilla
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why is Arsenal buying goal keeper for stupes Arsenal coach don't know what he is doing you need a good forward give u 20 or 25 goals a season u already have 2 good goal keeper so sad just wasted money 💰 🤑 💸 😉 😕
ramsdale is leaving, that's why
Ubong12
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This has all but ended the Question on whether Ramsdale is staying or not; i think Garcia is Ramsdale's replacement
nahcdnrst
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We are looking forward to seeing this much talk-about striker that could give us the kinds of goals needed to win the Premier league. Someone with the proliferation to score more than 30 in a season, not goalkeeper. Ramsdale and Raya are enough of the goalkeeping talents any team could have. Arteta, please get us our striker!!!
soaaktuy
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hgf
kodanprs
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Arteta knew Randale will leave if he the club if he’s not ready to play him that’s why he’s on the market for keeper
kucbdemnst
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I think want to buy the whole world of players, and it hurts when they're just talking but with no action in place
Wedmnprstu
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Ateta is actually confused coach,,, how can u sign another keeper again instead of signing a forward
totbklnp
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ateta is a confused coach oloun
nikacemrs
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Trust me a goal scorer is coming, but this is only to replace a wantaway Ramsdale
Tutiklnsyz
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rambo is going to be sold that's why arteta is singing another goalkeeper guys arsenal is going to sign a striker this summer
Sullietmercy
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Sincerely speaking from the bottom of my heart without hiding and being real not hypocrite with the love of my club, We have a good coach but whose not ready for winning title rather than something which I personally don't know, I always hear our haters saying baby coach, I believe it now, Let's hope that keeper gonna play also as a finisher striker Thank you Arteta
duscdeilpy
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why is Arsenal buying goal keeper for stupes Arsenal coach don't know what he is doing you need a good forward give u 20 or 25 goals a season u already have 2 good goal keeper so sad just wasted money 💰 🤑 💸 😉 😕
Rinceopu
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buy finisher for us then you are buying goalkeeper?
Rinceopu
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But Way na, What are we doing with goalkeeper now? what say Artetta?
Diuclmop
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meaning real Madrid were not serious to allow that
Nenacnopt
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If it's true then Ramsdale is for sale so that arsenal can make some profit
Huoacklotz
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arsenal must look for trike please my God goalkeeper for what again better fill up the lacling position that cause the Club last season
Mewckmpsty
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went a streaking