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Published February 4, 2025 9:37am Updated February 4, 2025 9:37am
Arsenal’s attempts to sign a new striker in January saw them consider a move for Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata in the final week of the window.
The Gunners flew to Spain last week for what was, in effect, a Champions League dead rubber against Girona.
While on the continent, Gunners chiefs held talks with the representatives of Joan Garcia, the Espanyol goalkeeper who the club attempted to recruit back in the summer.
During those conversations, according to The Athletic, Arsenal also raised the prospect of signing Morata who shares and agent with Garcia.
Arsenal were, however, only interested in a loan deal for the 32-year-old and although Milan were ready to sanction the striker’s departure,Arsenal were ultimately lost out to Galatasaray.
The Turkish club made a convincing pith to a player who has represented the likes of Juventus and Atletico Madrid during a distinguished career.
By contrast, Arsenal were unwilling to give Morata, or his representative, a definitive answer as to whether their interest was concrete and ultimately missed out as they considered alternatives, including the likes of Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.
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