BREAKING NEWS,FIRST SIGNING CONFIRMED: Arsenal Secures £43m South American Sensation!** Arsenal is poised to announce their initial major summer acquisition, a £43 million superstar from South America. All paperwork was completed yesterday, and the player is anticipated to sign the deal today. He will commit to a four-year contract and inherit the jersey number of the departing player.

Arsenal is close to securing the signing of Espanyol’s talented goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, making him their first addition of the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old Spanish goalkeeper has attracted interest from various clubs, including major English teams and Real Madrid.

However, Arsenal appears to have emerged victorious in the competition for his signature, with an official announcement anticipated soon.

Spanish reports indicate that Garcia, who still has four years left on his contract with Espanyol, will be joining Arsenal shortly. The financial details of the transfer have not been disclosed.

During the last season, Garcia featured in 21 matches across all competitions for Espanyol, significantly contributing to their promotion to La Liga. When questioned about his future near the end of the season, Garcia remained vague about a potential transfer.

He expressed his gratitude towards the fans, saying, “I have always felt the love of the fans. I’m very happy that people are with me. And for that part (transfers), don’t worry, I’m very good here and above all, I would ask you to be calm and encourage us.”

Should Arsenal finalize Garcia’s signing, manager Mikel Arteta will have to make crucial decisions regarding his goalkeeping lineup. David Raya, who was on loan at Arsenal from Brentford last season, is expected to secure a permanent transfer to the Emirates for £27 million.

Arteta commented on the potential acquisition of Garcia, stating, “Those conversations are for after the season. We will review where we are. Obviously, we are really happy with David and everything he has brought to the club and the team, there is no question about it. But, those decisions are taken by all of us at the club and we will see.”

Aaron Ramsdale’s future with the club remains uncertain. After losing his starting position to Raya last season, Ramsdale has been rumored to be considering a move away from Arsenal. Initial reports suggested Newcastle had agreed to sign Ramsdale, but they now seem to be targeting Burnley’s James Trafford instead.

Despite these developments, Arteta expects Ramsdale to stay with the club. The 26-year-old goalkeeper has two years remaining on his current contract. Arteta remarked, “A suggestion? There is a big reality that Aaron will be here because he is our player and has a contract.”

Besides their goalkeeping endeavors, Arsenal is also linked with potential forward signings this summer, including Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres.