Arsenal are eyeing a move for goalkeeper Joan Garcia this summer as a potential addition to their shot-stopping ranks.
It comes as part of a busy summer at London Colney, which has seen plenty of work surrounding potential outgoings before incomings.
Riccardo Calafiori joined Arsenal this summer as the only outfield addition to the squad so far for Mikel Arteta.
However, the goalkeeping ranks have seen plenty of changes as Edu Gaspar looks to strike the right balance.
David Raya’s move from Brentford was made permanent, while Tommy Setford made the switch to Arsenal from Ajax as a young option with the gloves.
That has since seen Karl Hein leave on loan to Real Valladolid, but the changes may not stop there.
As Aaron Ramsdale continues to be linked with a transfer to Ajax, a replacement for him could well be needed.
That’s where Joan Garcia comes in, having been linked as a potential new option for the Gunners.
So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Arsenal target Joan Garcia.
Who is Joan Garcia?
Joan Garcia is a professional football player who currently plays for Espanyol and is eligible to play for the Spanish national team.
Hailing from Spain, Garcia is a product of the Espanyol youth team, having made his way through the ranks to the first team.
The goalkeeper made his debut in December 2021, featuring in the Copa Del Rey as his side beat SD Solares-Medio Cudeyo 3-2.
Just one month later, Garcia was handed his full La Liga debut against Elche – which ended in a 2-1 defeat.
Since then, the shot-stopper has become the first choice option, featuring for Espanyol as they won promotion from La Liga 2 to La Liga.
How old is Joan Garcia?
Joan Garcia was born on May 4, 2001, in Sallent, which is in the East region of Spain near Barcelona.
That makes him 23 years old at the time of writing, which is around the start of a goalkeeper’s career, who tend to peak later on.
How tall is Joan Garcia?
Joan Garcia is approximately 1.91 metres tall – roughly six foot and two inches – which makes him an imposing figure as a goalkeeper.
Joan Garcia stats
| Club | Appearances | Minutes played | Goals conceded | Clean sheets |
| Espanyol | 29 | 2,567 | 21 | 13 |
Joan Garcia to Arsenal transfer
According to David Ornstein, in an article for The Athletic, Joan Garcia has emerged as a transfer target for Arsenal this summer.
The goalkeeper may make a switch to the Emirates Stadium if Aaron Ramsdale makes an exit from the club in the coming weeks.
The England international has been linked with a move to Ajax, which could step up a deal for another option between the sticks.
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