Newcastle United is now the frontrunner in the race to sign a £26.5 million player. Ace of La Liga
Ivan Fresneda, a defender for Real Valladolid, has been linked with a move away from the Spanish club at the end of the season.
Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, and Juventus are also interested in signing the 18-year-old defender.
Arsenal have been using Ben White as their right back this season, and Mikel Arteta will need to bring in a more specialist option for that position, and the 18-year-old could be a good long-term addition.
This season, Fresneda has excelled in the Spanish league, and he has a bright future ahead of him. In the coming seasons, the Gunners could help him develop into a top-tier defender.
According to reports, the defender’s contract includes a £26.5 million release clause, and Valladolid is hoping to sell him for a price close to that figure. If the player lives up to his potential with Newcastle in the coming seasons, the reported asking price could prove to be a steal.
Newcastle are likely to finish in the Champions League places, making them an appealing option for most players during the summer transfer window.
The Magpies are working on an ambitious project and have the financial resources to compete with any club in Europe. It remains to be seen whether they can hold off the competition and secure the 18-year-old defender’s services in the coming months.
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