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<\/p>\nArsenal are reportedly unlikely to sign Eric Garcia from Barcelona. The Gunners are on the lookout for a replacement for the injured Jurrien Timber, who is expected to be sidelined for at least 7 months after undergoing surgery on his ACL and have identified Garcia as a potential option.<\/p>\n
However, according to Spanish newspaper\u00a0Mundo Deportivo, Barca boss Xavi has no intention of letting the Spaniard leave this summer. It is understood that the Gunners were eyeing up a loan deal for Garcia but Mundo Deportivo claim\u00a0Barcelona find it “difficult to accept” such an offer so close to the end of the transfer window.<\/p>\n
The report goes on to add that the Catalonians are open to the possibility of a permanent move if a suitable proposal is made but it appears Arsenal only view Garcia as a short-term solution. Another option to step in for the Dutchman is\u00a0Torino centre-back Perr Schuurs.<\/p>\n
Reports in Italy claim the Gunners are set to compete with their Premier League rivals Liverpool and Tottenham for the 23-year-old’s signature.\u00a0The defender is keen to leave with interest from the Premier League trio, but the Italian outfit want \u00a334.3m for their star player.<\/p>\n
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Benjamin Pavard of Bayern Munich has also been floated around as a potential option but again his parent club would prefer a permanent transfer – although their \u00a326m asking price would be a far more appealing proposition. The loss of Timber has put a massive dent in Arteta’s plans this season and the Spaniard admits it has left him and sporting director Edu scrambling for a replacement as transfer deadline day looms.<\/p>\n
“[It’s a] huge blow. Especially for him after just joining the club,” Arteta said. “We recruited him with clear intentions and what he was bringing to the team was evident.”<\/p>\n
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