A few established stars could leave Manchester City this summer.
Jack Grealish is up for sale at the Etihad Stadium after a quiet 2024/25 campaign, in which he has made just six Premier League starts.
John Stones could also leave – after Manchester City spent heavily to sign two precocious central defenders in Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov during the winter transfer window.
Furthermore, the Citizens seem ready to move on from Ederson after some wobbly performances in goal this season – and Manchester City are now prepared to spend millions to bring Joan Garcia to Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City determined to sign Joan Garcia
A story from Defensa Central in Spain now states that Manchester City are positing themselves to secure the Spaniard’s signature this summer, eager to beat Real Madrid to his services.
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The Spanish news outlet write that Real Madrid view Garcia as a top goalkeeper, but are not in a position to sign him this summer with Thibaut Courtois the undisputed No.1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, while Andriy Lunin remains at the club as the Belgian’s deputy.
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Therefore, Manchester City sense an opportunity to jump ahead of Los Blancos, and are ready to make a move for the 23-year-old glovesman.
Arsenal have done plenty of groundwork on Joan Garcia deal
If Manchester City are successful in their pursuit of the Sallent-born goalkeeper this summer, not only would Real Madrid miss out, but Arsenal too.
The Gunners pushed hard to sign the Spain U21 international last summer as Mikel Arteta attempted to replace Aaron Ramsdale as the backup to David Raya.
¡Qué porterazo es Joan García! 🔝💙#LALIGAHighlights | @RCDEspanyol pic.twitter.com/LTdKNmjNOf
— LALIGA (@LaLiga) November 17, 2024
Arsenal are even said to have agreed personal terms with Garcia – according to TBR Football – but were unable to agree a fee with Espanyol and ultimately decided to take Neto on loan from Bournemouth instead.
Now, Manchester City could snatch the Espanyol No.1 – after a thoroughly unconvincing season from Ederson.