Report: Tottenham named as frontrunners to beat Real Madrid to 23-year-old – The Spurs

Multiple Spanish outlets are now reporting that Tottenham Hotspur remain keen on landing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia and are currently in pole position to secure his services.

Tottenham are linked with move for goalkeeper

Garcia played a key role in helping Espanyol win promotion back to La Liga last season and the shot-stopper’s displays have seemingly caught the attention of a number of clubs.

It has now been reported by AS that he is being ‘followed extremely closely’ by Tottenham, Real Madrid and Arsenal.

The report revealed that the goalkeeper’s €25m release clause is ‘juicy’ for the Premier League sides, who would have no issues in activating it.

Real Madrid also hold an interest in Garcia

Meanwhile, El Desmarque also name the same three clubs as the leading contenders for Garcia’s signature this summer, claiming that Real Madrid face ‘stiff competition’ from the two North London sides.

The outlet suggests that the Lilywhites are now leading the race for the 23-year-old, having already reached out to Espanyol regarding a summer deal.

The publication adds that Spurs ‘could definitely go for’ Garcia, who has allegedly been identified by Ange Postecoglou’s men as someone who can offer competition to Guglielmo Vicario next season.

Spurs Web Opinion

With next season likely to be Fraser Forster’s last at Tottenham, I can understand why the club would want to future-proof that position by landing a talented young goalkeeper. However, it would make little sense for Spurs to shell out €25m on a number two.

Brandon Austin recently signed a new contract at the club and it would make sense for him to head out on loan this season to assess whether he is capable of stepping up to the understudy role in the future.

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