Espanyol goalkeeper attracts interest from Real Madrid and Arsenal

Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia has attracted massive interest from Spain and England giants, Real Madrid and Arsenal, respectively, in recent weeks.

Espanyol have already identified a replacement for the summer, knowing how difficult it would be to keep such a valuable asset when two of the big-name clubs come calling.

Garcia has been one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga this season, and on multiple occasions, he has single-handedly won matches for Espanyol.

His form has not gone unnoticed, attracting strong interest from across Europe, and the expectation is that he will take the next step in his career during the summer transfer window.

As reported by Relevo, one of their targets is Mallorca’s Leo Roman, as Espanyol go on the lookout for a new goalkeeper, accepting the reality of losing their number one in the goal post.

Roman has not had the best of seasons at Mallorca, having been a backup to first-choice goalkeeper Dominik Greif.

He has only six La Liga appearances, but the latest of those saw him produce an incredible performance against Barcelona as he made 12 saves in a 1-0 defeat for Jagoba Arrasate’s side earlier this week.

Roman has no plans to extend his stay beyond 2026 and looks likely to leave Mallorca in the summer, which is why he will be cashed in on.

The 24-year-old has a release clause that stands at €10m, and as well as Espanyol, Valencia are considering him as a replacement for Liverpool-bound Giorgi Mamardashvili.