Arsenal are busy in completing the deal of Mikel Merino. They have already started the Premier League with a win in opening match. Gunners defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers by 2 goals and kept a clean sheet. However, they have not been as effective off the pitch. Gunners have only made 2 signings in this summer. Out of those two one is just turning the loan contract of David Raya to permanent. Raya will be the first choice keeper for Mikel Arteta. This has caused Aaron Ramsdale to ask for a move away from The Emirates. Arsenal are now linked with a spanish keeper to be the backup for Raya.
Aaron Ramsdale was the first choice keeper for Gunners for two seasons. He came from Sheffield United in 2021 and impressed Arteta. However, it all changed last season. Gunners signed David Raya on loan from Brentford. Raya quickly made his mark and earned the place as regular starter. This cause Ramsdale to only play 6 matches last season in the league. Ramsdale said it various times that he hates to be on the bench. He said he is not willing to spend another season like this. However, Gunners want to keep him as their backup keeper.
Arsenal view Spanish Keeper as their backup if Ramsdale leaves
Despite Gunners wanting to keep Ramsdale, they will have to part ways with him if a suitable offer comes. The player wants to leave the club and go somewhere he gets proper gametime. Wolves have submitted a bid for Ramsdale. It is said that the deal contains of a loan move including an option to buy in 2025. David Raya has already started the season with a clean sheet. This makes Ramsdale’s move away from the club concrete. Gunners are viewing options for his replacement as we progress in the last 10 days of transfer market.
Arsenal have one spanish keeper in their mind to replace Ramsdale if he leaves the club. The name of keeper is Joan Garcia who currently plays for Espanyol. According to recent reports, Gunners have reached an agreement with Garcia. However, they have not submitted any bid to the Spanish club. It is said that Arsenal will only progress with the deal if Ramsdale leaves this summer. There is lot to be seen in the final days of transfer market.
Espanyol are not ready to part ways with Joan Garcia. Their decision cannot be questioned as it is hard to find a perfect replacement at this time of the season. In addition, they will have to find a player who fits the bill. Espanyol have told Garcia that he is very important for the club. Garcia helped them to gain promotion back to La Liga last season. He kept 12 clean sheets in 21 matches. In addition, he only conceded 10 goals. According to AS, Espanyol have revealed that the only way to sign Joan Garcia is by paying his release clause. His release clause was €25 million before 15th August. Now it has been raised to €30 million.
Other Arsenal transfer news
Arsenal have a lot more to do other than signing Spanish keeper. Their priority right now is to complete the Mikel Merino deal. The talks have been ongoing from a very long time. However, nothing has yet been advanced. Arsenal fans want to get that deal done as soon as possible. Gunners have now decided to not sign a striker this summer. Kai Havertz will be the first choice striker this season. Lastly, Gunners are still looking to sign a winger. They are linked with some of the big names across Europe. Kingsley Coman, Raphinha and Nico Williams are some of the names linked with a move to The Emirates.
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