Overview
- Spanish outlet Fichajes reports Arsenal are leading the race for 22-year-old Gonzalo Garcia after outlining their project to his camp.
- Coverage says Arsenal are preparing the budget for a bid, with funds expected to include a Gabriel Jesus sale valued at about £21m (€25m).
- SportsBoom reports Newcastle also like Garcia, though a move could hinge on moving out forward Nick Woltemade first.
- CaughtOffside reports Real Madrid rate Garcia and may only agree to a sale that includes a buyback clause.
- Garcia has logged about 1,184 first-team minutes this season with six goals, and Arsenal Station notes any fee could exceed his £26m Transfermarkt valuation.