Arsenal are quickly looking to complete a £17 million deal for one player who is a target for ex-Gunners star Cesc Fàbregas at Como, with new sporting director Andrea Berta seemingly aware of the growing competition for his signature.
Andrea Berta's transfer goals for Arsenal this summer
Berta’s arrival has prompted reports of serious summer spending at Arsenal.
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The Gunners are set to move for an attacking midfielder, who plays for one of their Premier League rivals.
ByDominic LundApr 6, 2025
GiveMeSport recently claimed as much as £300 million could be splashed on up to seven major signings across the squad, including a new second-choice keeper, left-back, midfielder, left-winger, striker and alternative to Bukayo Saka.
Even two central midfield signings are a very real possibility, as per GMS, with Arsenal in advanced talks over a deal for Martin Zubimendi, who could also be joined by Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes.
The latter is a personal recommendation from Berta, as first reported by journalist Eduardo Burgos, and Guimaraes could be signed for around £60 million if Newcastle fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Supporters are anticipating a very busy first window for Berta, with the 53-year-old also in the market for a goalkeeping alternative to David Raya.
Neto isn’t a viable long-term option and will return to Bournemouth when his straight loan deal expires, leading them to target Espanyol star Joan Garcia.
The Spaniard played a key role in Espanyol’s push for La Liga promotion last season, and it is believed that Garcia agreed personal terms over a move to Arsenal last year. Even though the transfer fell through, Berta plans to make another attempt for him this year.
Arsenal want to finalise Joan Garcia deal "as soon as possible"
Sources in Spain expect Garcia to complete a move to Arsenal, as per Sky presenter David Garrido last week, and another update has emerged on the 23-year-old from his homeland.
According to a report in Spain, as quoted by Football 365, Arsenal want to finalise a deal for Garcia “as soon as possible”, and the outlet claims that his release clause is actually set at around £17 million right now.
They’re aware of the growing competition for his services, including from Fabregas at Como, who wants the keeper in Serie A (La Razon).
Interest from Italy and the Bundesliga has apparently created a sense of “urgency” to get Garcia over the line, amid his growing reputation as one of Spain’s most exciting young keepers.
“An uber-athletic keeper with dominant cross-claiming, composure on the ball, standing at 6’3” tall, García is an exciting keeper ready for a step up,” wrote Football Analyst Ben Mattinson on X.
“García is such an athletic GK. His legs are so powerful and springy enabling him to generate more power to reach the ball. Good flexibility, agility and his proactiveness enable him to be an alert shot-stopper in the box and recover to make double saves.”