Arsenal switch focus from €30m transfer target to player close to becoming free agent

Arsenal have reportedly decided to end their transfer interest in Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia and have turned their attention towards Napoli shot-stopper Alex Meret instead.

The Italy international is in the final year of his contract with Napoli, though he has the option to extend his deal by a further year, and the Gunners are looking into the possibility of snapping him up on a free transfer next summer, according to Football Transfers.

Arsenal signed Neto on loan in the summer...