Wed Oct 16 20:05:08 UTC 2024: ## Barcelona Eyeing Young Goalkeepers Amidst Ter Stegen Injury

**Barcelona** is on the lookout for a new goalkeeper following a serious injury to **Marc Andre Ter Stegen** during their match against Villarreal. While the Catalans have brought in **Wojciech Szczesny** as a short-term replacement and **Inaki Pena** is also a viable option, the club is clearly searching for a long-term solution.

According to reports, **Espanyol’s Joan Garcia** is a potential target for Barcelona. The 23-year-old has been impressive since Espanyol’s return to La Liga, drawing the attention of other top clubs including **Arsenal** and **Real Madrid**. Garcia’s €30 million release clause makes him an attractive option.

Barcelona’s search extends beyond Garcia, with other highly rated goalkeepers like **Diogo Costa** (Porto), **Alvaro Valles** (Las Palmas), **Bart Verbruggen** (Brighton), and **Mio Backhaus** (Werder Bremen) also being considered.

The club also boasts talented young goalkeepers coming through their academy, such as **Ander Astralaga**, **Diego Kochen**, and **Aron Yaakobishvili**.

With Ter Stegen’s return expected, Barcelona’s goalkeeping situation is likely to undergo significant changes after the current season. It remains to be seen who will ultimately secure a place between the sticks for the Blaugrana next season.

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