Joan García Transfer from Espanyol to Arsenal
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to return for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia in 2025 after having multiple bids for the 23-year-old rejected in the summer.
Arsenal are planning to make another attempt to sign Joan Garcia in 2025. Previously, Arsenal had made a bid of €20m (£16.8m) and had reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Garcia. However, Espanyol insisted on his full €30m (£25m) release clause, leading Arsenal to withdraw from the deal and instead sign Neto on a season-long loan. The release clause for Garcia has since decreased to €25m, a figure that remains valid until January 16. If Garcia is called up to the senior Spanish national team, his release clause will rise by €5m. Should Arsenal succeed in signing Garcia, he is anticipated to take on a bench role behind David Raya.
Arsenal tried and failed to bring Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia to the Emirates this summer but the Gunners weren't willing to meet his £25m (€30m, $33.2m) release clause. The price tag has reportedly dropped to £20m (€24m, $26m) and will stay that way until January 15, 2025.
Arsenal had shown interest in signing Joan Garcia over the summer, making multiple bids. However, Espanyol insisted that he would only be transferred if his £25 million release clause was met. Arsenal eventually signed Bournemouth keeper Neto on a season-long loan instead. Reports suggest that Garcia could be available for a reduced fee in January.
Arsenal is also interested in signing Joan García, competing with Barcelona and Real Madrid for the goalkeeper's services. García has a release clause of 30 million euros and has attracted the attention of these top clubs as a viable long-term option for their goalkeeping needs.
Arsenal reportedly decided to end their interest in Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Personal terms were agreed with the player back in the summer, but the deal didn't materialize. Arsenal was considering spending €30m on Garcia.
Arsenal attempted to acquire Espanyol's Joan Garcia to serve as the new deputy to David Raya. Although they reached an agreement on personal terms with Garcia, Espanyol's asking price prevented the transfer from happening. Espanyol turned down several offers from Arsenal, including one reportedly valued at £17m. The Spanish club informed Arsenal about Garcia's release clause, which is set at £25m (€30m), a sum the Gunners were not prepared to meet. Garcia continues to be of interest to Arsenal and their sporting director, Edu.
Arsenal made an enquiry to Espanyol regarding a potential deal for Joan Garcia, but were informed that they would need to meet the player's €30 million release clause to finalize the transfer. Despite having reached an agreement on personal terms with Garcia, Arsenal withdrew from the negotiation upon receiving the €30 million valuation. Arsenal continues to show interest in Garcia, although they are not prepared to exceed their initial offer. Sources suggest that Garcia remains eager to move to the Emirates.
Arsenal offered Espanyol around £17m for Joan Garcia as a potential replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, but Espanyol's asking price was €25m (£21m).
Joan García had many options to leave Espanyol during the summer transfer window, with Arsenal being one of the interested clubs.
Arsenal had wanted to replace Aaron Ramsdale with Joan Garcia. Espanyol's sporting director confirmed that a bid had been made and that Garcia may be sold further down the line.
Arsenal failed with a €20m bid to sign goalkeeper Joan Garcia late in the summer transfer window. Garcia's contract contains a €30m release clause, but Arsenal were reluctant to meet that amount and were reported to have only offered €20m. Speaking to AS, Espanyol's sporting director Fran Garagarza revealed why this bid was rejected but also admitted that Garcia could be sold in the near future.
Arsenal showed great pressure to sign the international goalkeeper Joan García, but Espanyol did not yield, and the player remained in Barcelona.
Joan Garcia, the Espanyol goalkeeper, was the preferred option to arrive at Arsenal to become the understudy to David Raya.
Espanyol did not yield to Arsenal's offer for the goalkeeper. Arsenal offered close to 20 million euros for the player from Sallent de Llobregat, but Espanyol's sporting director, Fran Garagarza, remained firm on his initial stance, stating that either they paid the 30 million euros release clause or the player would not move. One of the reasons for this was that, according to LaLiga's article 100 for clubs exceeding their squad cost, only 20% of the income could be allocated to another player, with the remaining 80% going to alleviate debt.
Arsenal have many of the details of a deal in place to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, and are understood to be in a good position to close it now the England stopper has made his move.
Arsenal was very interested in signing Joan García to replace Ramsdale. They reached an agreement with the player and offered 12 million EUR to Espanyol. However, Espanyol rejected the offer, referring to the 30 million EUR release clause. Ultimately, Arsenal decided to withdraw their interest due to Espanyol's firm stance.
Terms had been agreed with the player, however, the LaLiga side were unwilling to compromise on their asking price, demanding his full €25 million to €30 million release clause be paid. After having a fresh offer of €20 million rejected, Arsenal will now sign an alternative.
Arsenal are interested in signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia as Aaron Ramsdale’s replacement, but the move is complicated by Espanyol’s demands.
Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia has been extensively linked with Arsenal, but talks to bring the Spaniard to north London have reached an impasse.
Mikel Arteta’s priority to replace Aaron Ramsdale as backup to David Raya at the Emirates Stadium was Espanyol shot-stopper Joan Garcia. Discussions have stalled with the Spanish side, however, and Arsenal are exploring other possibilities on the market. Fabrizio Romano suggests that the move for Espanyol keeper Garcia is not yet dead.
Arsenal's main target is Espanyol's goalkeeper Joan García. Espanyol is demanding full payment of the goalkeeper's release clause, which is set at 30 million euros, ten million more than Arsenal's last offer of 20 million euros. The situation remains tense as the transfer window closes on Friday at 23:59.
Arsenal were interested in signing Joan Garcia from Espanyol as their No1 target to play as David Raya's understudy. However, Espanyol have refused to budge from Garcia's €30m (£25m) release clause and talks have stalled despite the agreement of personal terms.
Arsenal has offered 20 million euros for Joan García, but Espanyol is asking for more.
Arsenal have submitted a bid worth €20m (£16.8m) for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. The €20m package has not yet been enough to convince Espanyol into selling their goalie, who has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal and wants the transfer. Espanyol desire €30m (£25.2m) for Garcia, who made 18 La Liga appearances after breaking into their first-team last season. Manager Manolo Gonzalez admitted the club might not be able to stop his departure if Arsenal trigger his release clause.
Arsenal have reportedly made their first bid for Espanyol's Joan Garcia as they look to replace Aaron Ramsdale before the end of the transfer window.
Arsenal are prepared to meet the value of Joan Garcia's release clause to secure the Spain Under-23 international for the Premier League. Espanyol indicated to Arsenal that Garcia's release clause was €30 million when initially queried for a valuation. This amount rises to €35 million in the final 10 days of the transfer window. Intermediaries involved in the proposed deal have notified Espanyol that the English club intends to pay the release clause.
Joan García's future at Espanyol is uncertain. The transfer window closes this Friday at 23:59, both in LaLiga and the Premier League, which would be his destination if he leaves Espanyol. Espanyol's coach, Manolo González, expressed his belief that Joan will stay with Espanyol after the transfer window closes, mentioning that it is difficult for a club to pay the 30 million euro release clause. However, the only way for Joan to leave for Arsenal is if they pay the clause.
Arsenal have many of the details of a deal in place to sign Espanyol 'keeper Joan Garcia as a replacement if and when Ramsdale leaves, and are understood to be in a good position to close it.
Joan Garcia has alerted the entire Espanyol fanbase due to his potential move to Arsenal in the final days of the transfer window. The goalkeeper's outstanding performance against Atlético de Madrid helped Espanyol secure their first point of the season after three matches. Mikel Arteta now has room in his squad for Joan García and fresh funds to complete the operation after confirming the transfer of Aaron Ramsdale to Southampton for about 30 million euros. Espanyol remains firm on not selling and refers to his release clause (30 million euros), but Arsenal might come with a substantial offer.
Arsenal will "advance their efforts" to sign Joan Garcia from Espanyol as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale. The 23-year-old Spaniard became a starter at the Barcelona-based club in March of last season as they secured promotion back to La Liga. He would serve as back-up to David Raya in north London.
Arsenal is looking to sign Joan García to replace Aaron Ramsdale. Joan García, aged 23, has a verbal agreement with Arsenal, but Espanyol insists on the release clause of 30 million euros and refuses any negotiation.
Arsenal are determined to make Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia their replacement for England shot-stopper Aaron Ramsdale. Reports indicate that personal terms have already been agreed with the Spaniard, who became Espanyol's No.1 in the second half of last season and played a key role in their promotion back to LaLiga. The next step for Arsenal is to either negotiate a deal with Espanyol or activate Garcia's €25 million release clause.
Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Arsenal view the Espanyol shot-stopper as a potential replacement for Ramsdale, but they have not yet submitted an official bid.
Arsenal are working on potential replacements if Ramsdale was to leave. They have explored the conditions of a deal for Espanyol's Joan Garcia.
Arsenal is interested in signing Joan García if Aaron Ramsdale leaves the club. Despite reports from England claiming that Arsenal has an agreement with Joan García, Espanyol has not received any formal offer. Espanyol has indicated that the goalkeeper can only leave if his release clause of 30 million euros is met. Espanyol's coach, Manolo González, expressed his desire to retain his starting goalkeeper, who played a crucial role in their promotion last season and is vital in the current season. Joan García conveyed that he is focused on his current club and remains calm about the situation.
Arsenal have lined up Espanyol’s Joan Garcia as Aaron Ramsdale's replacement. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have already agreed personal terms with the Spaniard.
Arsenal has reached an agreement with Joan Garcia, viewing him as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale should he leave the club. Espanyol has not yet received an official offer from the London club.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Espanyol are aware of the interest, but have not yet received an official bid. The bid will arrive once Arsenal offload Ramsdale, and it is not expected there will be any problem in Espanyol agreeing a deal with the Gunners.
Joan García is anticipated to be a key figure in the final phase of the summer transfer market. Espanyol appears unconcerned about the possibility of the Olympic goalkeeper's last-minute departure and emphasizes that he will only leave if his full clause of 30 million is met. Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that an agreement has been reached between Arsenal and the player's representatives. Joan García is considered Arsenal's top target to replace Aaron Ramsdale if he departs in the last ten days of the market. Espanyol maintains their stance on the 30 million clause.
Arsenal has reached an agreement with Joan Garcia (23), who they see as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, should he leave the club. Espanyol has not yet received an official offer from the London club.
Joan García, who won a gold medal with Spain at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is the franchise player of Espanyol. Despite having offers from the Premier League, such as from Arsenal, he is not expected to leave unless there is a major surprise.
Arsenal are eyeing Espanyol’s Joan Garcia as a potential backup if Ramsdale leaves. The 23-year-old has a €25 million release clause.
Joan Garcia is a top target for Arsenal as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale. The Spaniard only won a starting berth in the second half of the previous LaLiga 2 season as the Barcelona outfit won promotion. A move to a Premier League title challenger would be quite the step up.
Joan García is highly valued and has been linked with several teams. Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, is considering making a move for him towards the end of the transfer window. Arsenal has identified Joan García as a potential replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, should Ramsdale move to Ajax.
Arsenal have identified Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia as a possible replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, should Ramsdale leave.
FootballTransfers has revealed that the 23-year-old Joan Garcia, who has a release clause of €25m, is of interest to Arsenal. The Gunners will have to negotiate with the Barcelona team if they are to capture him for a reasonable price.
Arsenal will try to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia if they sell Aaron Ramsdale this summer. Garcia has a £21m release clause in his contract, which expires in 2028. He has played just 46 games of senior football in his career and only took the starting spot at Espanyol midway through their promotion-winning 2023/24 campaign. Garcia recorded 11 clean sheets in 18 matches. He is renowned for his ability on the ball and will represent Spain at this summer's Olympics.
Arsenal have made Espanyol’s Joan Garcia a top target should Aaron Ramsdale depart this transfer window. The 23-year-old has a €25 million release clause in his deal, and the Gunners hierarchy are considering him to come in and compete with David Raya should Ramsdale leave.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia as a possible replacement for Aaron Ramsdale. Garcia has a reported €25 million release clause and he is viewed as a likely transfer target.
Arsenal are set to beat Real Madrid and a number of English clubs to the signing of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
Arsenal is interested in Joan García. According to journalist Gerard Romero, Joan will soon be a player of the London club.
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