Arsenal failed with a move to sign Espanyol’s Joan Garcia in the summer (Picture: Getty)Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia says he ‘isolated’ himself away from incessant rumours of a possible move to Arsenal in the summer transfer window. Reports emanating from Spain indicated that Arsenal had even agreed personal terms with Garcia’s camp over a proposed £25million move to the Emirates. However, talks between the two clubs collapsed at the final hurdle, with the Gunners failing to satisfy Espanyol’s hefty financial demands for the 23-year-old ‘keeper. Resigned to their fate, Arsenal eventually abandoned their pursuit of Garcia and instead wrapped up a season-long loan agreement for Bournemouth shot-stopper Neto. Arrow MORE: Christian Eriksen transfer to Celtic ‘makes sense’, says former Man Utd defenderArrow MORE: Bukayo Saka faces ‘race against time’ ahead of Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest game

Source: Metro November 21, 2024 20:28 UTC