24yo Spanish star aiming to join Arsenal this summer

Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is aiming to join Arsenal this summer amid interest from Barcelona, Manchester City and Manchester United.

The Spaniard has been brilliant between the sticks for the La Liga outfit and he is confirmed to pursue a new challenge at the end of the campaign.

Espanyol are ready to sell him for his £21 million release clause and AS claim that Arsenal have an upper hand in the pursuit of the shot-stopper.

They agreed personal terms with the 24-year-old last summer and are prepared to push for his signature as soon as the season concludes.

Garcia is also aiming to join the north London giants and it appears a deal could be straightforward when the transfer window reopens next month.

Barcelona, City and United are also keen on landing him as a deputy goalkeeper, but Arsenal's long-term interest offers them the edge.

Garcia seems content to play second fiddle to David Raya next term.