Barcelona are closing in on a deal to sign goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol, with the Spanish champions in a rush to get the transfer finalised.
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Barca have been working on a move for the 24-year-old in recent weeks, with Joan Garcia himself confirming he is open to a summer departure. However, Hansi Flick's team are not the only suitors, with Arsenal and Manchester City also eyeing the Espanyol academy product.
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Barca appear certain to snap up the shot-stopper, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that talks over a long-term contract are advanced and the club are confident a deal will be finalised in the coming days.
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The transfer will likely cost Barcelona €25 million (£21m/$28m) due to the release clause in his contract. Had the goalkeeper been called up to the Spain national team, that would have risen by a further €5m, but coach Luis de la Fuente left him out of his latest squad.
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The Catalan club will hope to have the contract wrapped up, while it has been reported Wojciech Szczesny is eager stay on as a backup option next season.