Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia looks set to snub a move to local rivals Barcelona with several Premier League clubs keeping tabs on his situation.
Barcelona had reportedly been leading the race to sign the 24-year-old but according to Matteo Moretto, Garcia has since rejected them.
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Hansi Flick’s side are looking for a long-term replacement for current number one Marc-Andre ter Stegen who has had several injury issues and recently turned 33.
Garcia has been outstanding this season, leading the charts for La Liga saves with a massive 146 in his 38 league games.
The goalkeeper is understood to have a €25 million (£21m) release clause in his contract with several Premier League clubs interested.
Arsenal, Man United, and Chelsea are all being kept abreast of his situation with Gracia preferring a move to England over remaining in Spain.