"Burnley tried to sign Barcelona and Spain goalkeeper Joan Garcia last summer, with the club's owner keen to bring him to Turf Moor. Reports in Spain suggest that Burnley chief Alan Pace was hoping to line up Garcia to replace James Trafford following his move to Manchester City."
"The keeper's impressive displays in La Liga for Espanyol, in which he made more saves than anyone else last season, made him a transfer target for several clubs throughout Europe."
"Instead, he is preparing to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter finals this week, while Barcelona also close in on another La Liga title."
"Garcia did end up playing at St James' Park this season, however, as he featured in three matches against Newcastle in the Champions League."
Burnley attempted to sign Joan Garcia from Espanyol last summer to replace James Trafford. Garcia's impressive performances in La Liga made him a target for several clubs. Ultimately, he joined Barcelona, preparing for Champions League matches, while Burnley settled for Martin Dubravka. Newcastle United also showed interest in Garcia, but he ended up playing against them in the Champions League, where Barcelona won decisively. Garcia's move to Barcelona positioned him for success, contrasting Burnley's struggles in the Premier League.
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