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Arsenal make £16.8m bid for priority transfer target, but it may cost more

Arsenal are set to complete a few deals before the transfer window closes on Friday evening, and they have now made a bid for one of their top targets.

Ramsdale will leave in search of regular first-team action after losing his place to David Raya, but Arsenal will need to replace him with another backup goalkeeper.

Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is Mikel Arteta’s preferred target, and he has already agreed personal terms over a move.

Garcia kept a clean sheet against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, and is a promising young goalkeeper, but Espanyol are keen to hold out for his full release clause.

Arsenal clearly think they can land him for less, and have now made an opening bid for the 23-year-old.

 

Arsenal make opening bid for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia

Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that Arsenal have made a bid for Garcia, but Espanyol are set to knock it back as they hold out for his release clause.

“Arsenal submit €20m package bid for Joan García as new GK to replace Ramsdale. Agents Juanma Lopez and Andy Bara bring the proposal to Espanyol worth €20m add-ons included. Espanyol ask for €30m clause. Joan García agreed terms and wants Arsenal,” Romano posted on X.

Arsenal’s bid for Garcia equates to around £16.8m, but Espanyol want his release clause in full, which totals £25.2m.

Aaron Ramsdale latest

The deal to take Ramsdale to Southampton has now been agreed, with the promoted side paying an initial £18m, with £1m to be paid if they avoid relegation, and a further £6m in addons.

Ramsdale has travelled for his medical, and a deal is expected to be confirmed today, which will end his three-year spell at the club.

Garcia has been targeted as his replacement, but whilst he could end up costing more than what Arsenal will receive for Ramsdale, he will likely be on a lower wage, and is happier to settle for a bench role, with the England International pushing for a move to play regularly.

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