Newcastle United’s search for a new goalkeeper will have to continue on - after being snubbed by their top target.
Posting on X, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano said: “Joan García will become new Barca player next week, plan confirmed.
“Agreement done with the goalkeeper on five year deal, accepted last week plus formal steps to follow. Barca informed Joan that €25m release clause will be paid to Espanyol next week.”
Goalkeepers have been snapped up left, right and centre at the opening of the transfer window. Mark Flekken has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Brentford, with Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher being signed in his place.
Meanwhile, a host of Premier League clubs are interested in AC Milan goalie Mike Maignan - and it’s likely that Newcastle are now also in that race.
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