Joan Garcia is expected to make a definitive decision on his future before the end of the week, with Arsenal among several clubs monitoring the Espanyol goalkeeper’s next move closely.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Garcia will meet with his agent Juanma Lopez in the coming days to review offers on the table.
The 24-year-old is understood to be weighing up proposals from Barcelona, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Napoli, Inter Milan and Bayer Leverkusen, alongside the strong interest shown by Arsenal, who pushed hard for his signature last summer.
A release clause of just €25m (around £21.3m) makes Garcia one of the most attractive goalkeeper targets in Europe. He played a pivotal role in keeping Espanyol in the top flight and has made clear that if he departs, it will not be on loan. He intends to compete for the No.1 shirt wherever he goes.
While some reports have speculated that his Catalan ties might discourage a move to Barcelona, the player has not ruled it out and is focusing solely on choosing the best club for his development and international prospects.
As The Telegraph reported, doubts over whether he would accept a back-up role behind David Raya have complicated Arsenal‘s position, but there is growing belief that Garcia is now targeting a starting spot at a Champions League club.
Once Garcia and his agent meet, a decision is expected swiftly.