BREAKING NEWS**FIRST SIGNING CONFIRMED ✅: Arsenal Secures £43m South American Sensation!** Arsenal is set to unveil their first big summer signing, a £43 million South American superstar, with paperwork finalized yesterday and the deal expected to be signed today. The player will commit to a four-year deal and don the jersey number of the departing player.
Arsenal is on the brink of finalizing a deal for Espanyol’s standout goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, marking their first acquisition of the summer. The Spanish shot-stopper has garnered interest from several clubs, including English teams and Spanish giants Real Madrid. However, it seems Arsenal has won the race for his signature, with an official announcement expected soon. According to reports from Spain, the 23-year-old will be joining Arsenal shortly, although the transfer fee has not been disclosed. Garcia still has four years remaining on his contract with Espanyol.
Last season, Garcia made 21 appearances across all competitions for Espanyol, playing a key role in their promotion to La Liga. When asked about his future towards the end of the season, Garcia was non-committal about a potential transfer, stating, “I have always felt the love of the fans. 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.”
If Arsenal completes the signing of Garcia, manager Mikel Arteta will face a decision regarding his goalkeeping options. David Raya, who joined Arsenal on loan from Brentford last season, is expected to make his move to the Emirates permanent for £27 million.
Commenting on the potential signing of Garcia, 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’s future with Arsenal is also uncertain. Having lost his starting position to Raya last season, he has been linked with a move away from the club. Previous reports indicated that Newcastle had agreed on a deal to sign Ramsdale, but they now seem to be targeting Burnley’s James Trafford instead. Despite this, Arteta expects Ramsdale to remain at Arsenal. The 26-year-old goalkeeper has two years left on his current contract. Arteta remarked, “A suggestion? There is a big reality that Aaron will be here because he is our player and has a contract.”
In addition to their goalkeeping pursuits, Arsenal has also been linked with potential forward signings this summer, including Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres.
