Arsenal are close
to sealing their second signing of the summer, while Fabrizio Romano has confirmed two further additions ‘will’ be made.
Despite falling short once again, the Gunners are firm in the belief they have the foundations and manager to deliver major trophies.
Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad is expected to be signing number one. Top reporters including David Ornstein, Jason Burt and Sami Mokbel have all gone strong on claims that the midfield will move to Emirates this summer.
Zubimendi will cost €60m via his release clause and take the place of Jorginho who is heading to Flamengo via free agency.
Arsenal chased the 24-year-old Spaniard last year, even lodging two bids for Garcia, the biggest of which was worth €25m. A verbal agreement on personal terms was also struck.
However, Espanyol refused to budge from their €30m asking price and Arsenal were forced into signing a cheaper alternative. Neto would join via the loan route from Bournemouth instead.
But per multiple reports, Arsenal will finally land their man with the club described as ‘close’ to securing a deal for Garcia.
Details beyond that statement were in short supply, though it was stated Garcia would serve as a challenger to David Raya’ and not immediately installed as a back-up.
Garcia has long been tipped to become a future Spain international, with the fact he plays for LaLiga strugglers Espanyol often cited as one reason he’s yet to receive a call-up.