Manchester United’s transfer priorities are beginning to take shape ahead of a crucial summer window under Ruben Amorim.
The club is expected to pursue two strikers, a centre-back and a central midfielder, but goalkeeping has also emerged as a concern following a string of shaky performances from Andre Onana.
Onana’s form, particularly in the Europa League quarter-final first leg against Lyon, has cast doubt over his future as United’s undisputed number one.
Despite being brought in for £47 million last summer, his lack of consistency in high-pressure matches has raised eyebrows within the club hierarchy.
Amorim has remained publicly supportive, but behind the scenes, discussions about bringing in competition—or a replacement—are gaining traction.
Manchester United looking to hijack Joan Garcia from Arsenal
Manchester United are now set to rival Arsenal in their pursuit of Espanyol’s Joan Garcia.
The 23-year-old Spaniard has become one of La Liga’s most promising goalkeepers, catching the eye with his reflexes, confidence on the ball, and leadership from the back.
Arsenal had made a €20 million bid last summer and agreed personal terms, anticipating Aaron Ramsdale’s exit, but Espanyol held firm and demanded Garcia’s full €30 million release clause be met.
That price tag appears to have softened, and FootballTransfers reports that United are ready to pounce.
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Although no formal offer has been made yet, the Red Devils are prepared to outbid Arsenal and offer Joan Garcia immediate first-team football—something the Gunners cannot guarantee.
Sources close to the player suggest that the promise of starting matches at Old Trafford would strongly appeal to Garcia, particularly with the chance to prove himself on a bigger stage.
This development comes as Amorim considers a reshuffle in the goalkeeper department, with uncertainty also surrounding the future of backup stopper Altay Bayındır.
Garcia, who has been consistently solid for Espanyol, could be seen as both a solution to United’s current goalkeeping woes and a long-term investment.
If the Reds push ahead with their interest, they may well beat Arsenal to the punch and land one of Spain’s top emerging talents in a key area of the pitch.
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Source: Centred Devils
