Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with Joan Garcia for the goalkeeper’s transfer, should Aaron Ramsdale leave this summer.

Joan Garcia playing for Espanyol (Photo via Garcia on Instagram)
Joan Garcia playing for Espanyol (Photo via Garcia on Instagram)

In the past 24 hours, talk of Aaron Ramsdale’s departure from Arsenal has grown in light of the news that Wolverhampton Wanderers are in negotiations to sign him.

Though that deal is far off, Arsenal are already prepared for Ramsdale’s exit, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Gunners have reached a verbal agreement with Joan Garcia on personal terms.

Romano writes that Garcia would be the priority target to replace Ramsdale, should the English goalkeeper leave in the final days of the window.

Aaron Ramsdale in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)
Aaron Ramsdale in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

David Ornstein has also confirmed that Arsenal have targeted Garcia as a possible replacement for Ramsdale, if he leaves.

Whilst Espanyol are aware of Arsenal’s interest, Romano writes that there’s no official bid for them to respond to at this stage, and it’s unlikely there will be one until Ramsdale’s situation is further down the line.

Reports in Spain suggest that deal may not be so easy to do, with Anna Cordovilla reporting for Mundo Deportivo that Espanyol will only let Garcia leave for his €30m (£25.6m) release clause.

Previous reports suggested the Gunners were hoping to sign Garcia for around €15m (£12.9m) or less.

BARCELONA, SPAIN: Joan Garcia (top right) among RCD Espanyol players wearing black t-shirts in protest against referees prior to the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Espanyol and UD Almeria at RCDE Stadium on June 04, 2023. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Joan Garcia (top right) among RCD Espanyol players wearing black t-shirts in protest against referees prior to the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Espanyol and UD Almeria at RCDE Stadium on June 04, 2023. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Garcia made 21 appearances for Espanyol last season, keeping 12 clean sheets. He then went on to link up with the Spanish Olympic team, winning gold, though he didn’t make an appearance at the tournament.