Arteta loves & wants 24y/o but Berta doesn’t want Arsenal to sign him for one reason - Insider

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta does not believe signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia this summer is a good use of funds if the club have to manage spending, according to Team News and Ticks on Patreon.

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They have claimed today that while Gunners manager Mikel Arteta wants and loves the 24-year-old, Berta does not see a reason and need to sign him.

The Italian believes the Spaniard is a good goalie, but he would rather allocate the funds to sign him elsewhere given the need to reinforce other positions.

Garcia would cost suitors around £25 million, and spending such a fee on a back-up goalkeeper does not appeal to the Arsenal sporting director.

Neto is returning to Bournemouth after his loan spell ends and the Gunners want a capable cover and competition for David Raya.

Arteta is convinced Garcia fits the bill as 19-year-old Tommy Setford and 16-year-old Jack Porter are still short on needed first-team experience should anything happen to their first-choice.

It was reported yesterday that Arsenal are close to signing Garcia, and while that could still happen, Berta would prefer to channel the funds elsewhere.

A striker is top of their plans for the summer, while a winger, a midfielder and some defensive reinforcement could also be on the cards depending on who leaves this summer.

The North London club need to make the right additions to their squad this summer if they are to win major silverware next term after coming close to glory this term.

They have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, and Berta and Arteta have to work together and within budget to recruit the best options available in the positions they are looking to strengthen.

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