Both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.
Garcia has established himself as the undisputed number one at Camp Nou since joining the Catalan giants from Espanyol last summer.
The 25-year-old has proven himself one of Europe’s finest shot-stoppers, displacing both Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczesny from the Barcelona starting lineup.
His impressive performances have caught the attention of Premier League clubs, and his Transfermarkt valuation currently stands at £39 million.
The two London clubs are heading in contrasting directions four matchdays into the 2026/27 Premier League season, despite both pursuing the same transfer target.
Arsenal have made a perfect 100% start to their title defence, while Tottenham are yet to win a game or even score a single Premier League goal this campaign.
Garcia’s qualities between the posts are well documented, with his sharp reactions, commanding box presence, and ball distribution from the back making him a complete modern goalkeeper.
Tottenham’s hopes of landing the Spanish international appear slim given their current struggles and uncertain Champions League prospects for next season.
Arsenal face a different kind of obstacle, with David Raya widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers over recent seasons and ahead of Garcia in Spain’s national team pecking order.
Garcia’s desire for regular first-team football further complicates any potential deal, as he is unlikely to accept a move where his starting status is not guaranteed.
Barcelona would also command a significant transfer fee well beyond Garcia’s current market valuation, making negotiations extremely complex for any interested party.
Any move to the Premier League therefore looks unlikely in the near future, even if the interest from north London remains genuine on both sides.