The summer transfer window promises to be a drawn-out process for FC Barcelona as they work to finalise their priorities.
With a limited budget and only a handful of areas available for reinforcements, swift action will be necessary if they hope to make meaningful progress.
In recent weeks, speculation has pointed towards the potential addition of a new goalkeeper.
It’s a position that has caused concern at Camp Nou in recent seasons, and one that now appears high on the agenda.
The uncertainty surrounding Wojciech Szczesny’s future adds further urgency to the situation, and the idea of recruiting another shot-stopper seems increasingly justified.
One of the more credible links has connected Barcelona with Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
Reports suggested that the Catalan giants held genuine interest in securing Garcia’s signature.
However, the latest developments indicate that such a move may now be off the table.
According to journalist Matteo Moretto via X, the 24-year-old Spanish keeper has no intention of joining Barca this summer.
In fact, he is said to have already communicated this decision directly to RCD Espanyol in recent hours.
The Premier League emerges as his preferred destination, and with interest from several top-flight clubs across Europe, the player is unlikely to struggle for suitors outside La Liga.
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Whether his reluctance stems from loyalty to Espanyol, or concerns over a possible loan arrangement, Joan Garcia appears firm in his decision.
While there is still plenty of time left in the transfer window, such preferences rarely change overnight.
Still, the coming weeks will reveal whether Barcelona shift their focus to another goalkeeper, or if Garcia’s stance softens.
Either way, their hunt for a long-term solution between the sticks looks set to continue.
Joan García no ve clara la idea de ir al Barça y se lo habría comunicado al Espanyol en las últimas horas. El chico prefiere irse a la Premier. pic.twitter.com/2uj42aZoQn
— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) May 26, 2025
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