According to German outlet ImageArsenal are working hard behind the scenes to sign Real Madrid wonderkid Victor Valdepenas for Borussia Dortmund.
The 19-year-old made his senior debut for Madrid last weekend. He started from the left back position and stood out with an impressive defensive performance. Image now claim that he could be the subject of great interest.
Borussia Dortmund are genuinely interested in signing the teenager, but Image states that Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen are also ‘working hard’ behind the scenes to sign Valdepenas from Xabi Alonso’s squad.
Unlikely deal
Valdepenas is primarily a left back, but can also play as a central defender. Last weekend he had a good start to his career against Alaves. He had a pass 94% completion rate and won 7 duels and 3 tackles. The Spaniard could have scored the goal better, but was praised by Alonso after the 2-1 win.
The versatile star has since been linked with a possible move away from Los Blancos. Dortmund are known for attracting high-quality young talents and believe they can convince Valdepenas, who may struggle for regular game time with the La Liga giants. Image.
Arsenal are among the main rivals that could hinder their plans, but we don’t believe the Premier League leaders will provide stiff competition as they have one of the best defenses and plenty of depth in the first team at the moment.
Riccardo Calafiori, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Jurrien Timber and Piero Hincapie have all featured in the left-back position for the Gunners this season. There appears to be no need for another solution on the left side of the backline for the London heavyweights.
The club is also well-stocked in the central defensive area. Gabriel Magalhaes is the regular left central defender when he is fit. The Gunners also have Piero Hincapie, Cristhian Mosquera and Calafiori as choices. William Saliba has played the role for France.
Therefore, it seems highly unlikely that Arsenal will pursue another defensive centre-back/left-back option. The speculation could be driven by agents to secure Valdepena’s other European club, where he is guaranteed regular first-team football.
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