Exclusive: Arsenal still pursuing star who is likely to seek transfer this summer

Arsenal are still in the race for the potential transfer of Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive CaughtOffside column.

Fresneda was a target for the Gunners during the January transfer window, and it seems he remains a part of their plans, while Romano also believes Borussia Dortmund and other clubs will be in the race for the young Spaniard’s signature.

The 18-year-old looks a hugely impressive talent and he’d surely be a good fit for Arsenal, who lack alternatives to Ben White on that right-hand side, with Takehiro Tomiyasu not really impressing in his time at the Emirates Stadium so far.

Romano says Fresneda is now likely to be seeking a new challenge this summer, so it sounds like the opportunity will be there for Arsenal to try to swoop in and lure him to north London.

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“Arsenal and Dortmund are still there but there are also other clubs in the race to sign Ivan Fresneda. It’s an open race, the player wants to try a new challenge in the summer for sure,” Romano said.

This follows the player himself telling AS that he’s been learning both English and German as he seemingly prepares for a move away from Valladolid at the end of this season.