Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a training session at Al Nasr Leisure Land Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Arsenal poised to sign outstanding teenage defender ahead of Newcastle and Juventus: report

Arsenal are reportedly at the front of the race to sign prodigious Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda this summer, who they were linked with a move for in January.

The 18-year-old only made his La Liga debut in September but has really caught the eye this season, featuring 14 times in all competitions.

According to the Evening Standard (opens in new tab), Arsenal are one of at least four clubs keeping tabs on Fresneda, with Newcastle (opens in new tab), Juventus (opens in new tab) and Borussia Dortmund (opens in new tab) also said to be interested.

Ivan Fresneda of Real Valladolid looks on during the La Liga match between Real Mallorca and Real Valladolid at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on 7 January, 2023 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Fresneda has made eight La Liga starts in 2022/23 (Image credit: Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

The report adds that the Gunners will follow Fresneda’s progress for the rest of the campaign, as Valladolid aim to retain their top-flight status after promotion last term.



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