Arsenal continues to pursue Joan Garcia, the 23-year-old Espanyol goalkeeper, after their initial 20m bid was turned down last summer. With Espanyol's release clause raised to 30m, Arsenal opted to withdraw their interest. However, recent insights suggest that Arsenal sees Garcia as a viable long-term replacement for David Raya. The sporting director of Espanyol hinted that the club would entertain negotiations for the right offer in the upcoming summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Garcia has stated he is focused on the present but remains open to possibilities concerning his future.
Espanyol's sporting director confirmed Arsenal made a late approach for Joan Garcia last summer, but timing and lack of a replacement halted the deal.
Garcia, addressing his future with Espanyol, stated, 'At the moment I'm not thinking about that [future], but you never know. If it happens, let it happen in the best way.'
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