Latest Developments
- Andre Onana has failed to impress since signing for United.
- Ruben Amorim wants a change of shot-stopper.
- Espanyol’s Joan Garcia has emerged as a new target.
Whisper+ Analysis
Authenticity (4/5): Interest from top European clubs
Manchester United are seeking a long-term solution to arrive in the place of Andre Onana, with the La Liga goalkeeper a potential replacement for the future.
Spanish outlet SPORT reports of United’s interest in Espanyol guardian Joan Garcia, who is presently a player in demand. Interest from other Premier League outfits, including Manchester City and Arsenal, make United’s links more than just speculation.
Value (3.5/5): Affordable but worth it?
Espanyol highly regard Garcia as their go-to guardian. The Catalans have stamped a £20m asking price on the 23-year-old, but with a contract expiring only three years later, Espanyol have the upper hand in negotiations.
Suitability (3/5): Premier League level?
Garcia has spent all his career in Spain, having emerged through Espanyol’s youth ranks with his impressive reflexes and ability to play out from the back.
Having made his senior debut over three yeas ago, Garcia has earned decent top-flight experience, although a step up to the Premier League is a different league of its own.
Upgrade (3.5/5): Time for experimentation?
United have three goalkeepers in their ranks, and none of them have lived up to the standards of Old Trafford, including Onana.
Bringing Garcia in amidst such tumultuous times might not be the best of ideas, although there are chances he could perform better than what United currently have to offer.
Logic (3/5): Worth the jump?
A move to Manchester United might sound mouthwatering, but given the club's present situation in the bottom half of the Premier League table, one would ponder otherwise.
Nevertheless, the Red Devils are a major step up from Espanyol, and if Garcia can prove himself at United, then he is in for a treat.
Whisper+ Verdict: 17/25
United wants a long-term defensive solution. Garcia’s technical abilities and potential could bring consistency to the backline, but given the current scenario, it is hard to predict the Spaniard's comfort at the club.
