Tottenham are willing to battle rivals Arsenal for the services of Espanyol shot-stopper Joan Garcia.
Joan Garcia was exceptional in the second half of last season. He made the number one position at Espanyol his own and played a big part in their return to the Spanish top flight. His performances haven’t gone unnoticed and according to Sport via SportWitness, Tottenham are ready to compete with Arsenal for the services of the Spanish shot-stopper.
Garcia has been a part of the Espanyol first team since 2021 but he had to wait a long while to get an extended run in the team. When he finally did get a chance to showcase his abilities, the 23-year-old didn’t disappoint as he kept 12 clean sheets in his 21 outings. While he still has four years left on his existing deal, there is a €25m release clause which could lead to his departure this summer.
Tottenham are one of the clubs that are keen on his signature as they look to strengthen the goalkeeping position. Guglielmo Vicario did a great job as Spurs’ first-choice shot-stopper last season but certain weaknesses in his game came into the limelight. While Garcia would start as a backup to the 27-year-old, he could certainly compete with the Italian for a place in the starting XI.
But, they will face competition for his signature from Arsenal who are looking for a backup shot-stopper who can cover for David Raya with Aaron Ramsdale expected to be on the move. Tottenham seem ready to battle their arch-rivals in the pursuit of his signature. With Espanyol unlikely to sanction his sale for anything less than his release clause, it will be interesting to see if Spurs are willing to pay that big a fee for someone who might not be a regular starter.