Manchester United have made a transfer move for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia as they start planning for life after Andre Onana.
Joan Garcia is linked with Manchester United
Reports suggest the Red Devils have made contact to Joan Garcia towards a switch to Old Trafford. Onana could be sold this summer. He wants to stay and fight under new boss Ruben Amorim, He has growing interest from Saudi Arabia as well.
Joan also picked up their Player of the Year award last season. And has impressed with seven clean sheets in 32 games this term.
The young Spaniard also grabbed headlines with a man-of-the-match display in a shock win over Real Madrid. He has also got two LaLiga Save of the Month awards. His current release clause sits at £21m but could rise if he earns his first senior cap for Spain.
Utd are keeping a close watch and may move quickly to snap him up before the price jumps.
Competition is heating up for Utd
While United lead the chase for Garcia, they are not alone. Arsenal and other big clubs in Europe are also monitoring the talented keeper. But when reports emerged of Bayern Munich actually targeting the player, the links were soon downplayed.
Garcia’s reputation is growing fast. So, United may look to seal the deal early in the window to avoid a bidding war.
Meanwhile, United’s goalkeeping search also extends to Porto’s Diogo Costa. But a £64m release clause has cooled their interest. Additionally, Manchester City are the front-runner in race for the Portuguese stopper. With Ederson possibly heading for Saudi Arabia, City’s move could shake up the market further.
For United, the Spaniard represents a smart, lower-cost alternative to strengthen their squad without breaking the bank. As we approach the summer window, the keeper’s next move could be one of the more exciting things to follow.
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