The release clause for the Top Arsenal Summer Target is a mere £21.4 million.

The release clause for the Top Arsenal Summer Target is a mere £21.4 million. Despite the fact that David Raya has solidified his position as Mikel Arteta’s primary shot-stopper, Arsenal continues to be interested in signing Espanyol custodian Joan Garcia this summer.

 

 

 

This season, Raya has been one of Arsenal’s most consistent performers. He initially joined the Gunners on loan from Brentford before making his transfer permanent last summer. Arsenal identified Garcia as a prospective replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, who departed for Southampton as a result of his performance. The Spaniard, who is 23 years old, is considered one of the most promising young goalkeepers in Europe and has had an exceptional season.

 

 

 

 

 

Arsenal has maintained their interest in the two-time Spain international, despite their decision not to activate his £21.4 million release clause last summer. In December, Arsenal officials purportedly engaged in discussions with Garcia’s representatives while the team was in Spain for a Champions League match against Girona.

 

 

 

 

 

Arteta is eager to recruit an additional exceptional custodian to his squad in order to offer Raya some competition, despite his exceptional performances.Neto has appeared in only one match this season and is expected to return to his parent club in June. He was acquired on loan from Bournemouth during the final phases of the summer transfer window. Jack Porter, who made his senior debut in the Carabao

 

 

 

 

Cup at the age of 16, and Tommy Setford, who joined Arsenal from Ajax nearly a year ago, are also promising youth goalkeepers. Garcia continues to entertain the possibility of joining Arsenal, despite the challenges associated with replacing Raya, as reported by The Athletic. The Espanyol star alluded at a potential departure last month, suggesting that a transfer could be advantageous for both him and his current club.

 

 

 

 

“I am a very reserved individual, and I believe that this demeanour is advantageous to me.” Garcia stated, “I am extremely composed at Espanyol, as I have been anticipating this opportunity for an extended period.” “It would be beneficial for all parties involved if I were to depart, including the club, which has been instrumental in my personal development.” It is impossible for it to be otherwise.