‘Sending scouts regularly’: Romano claims Arsenal want Spanish defender – deal set to be agreed
Fabrizio Romano has reported on CaughtOffSide that Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal want to sign Ivan Fresneda from Real Valladolid in the summer transfer window.
The Italian journalist has claimed that Arsenal are closely following Fresneda and are scouting the right-back regularly.
Romano has added that the Gunners want to sign a right-back in the summer transfer window.
The 18-year-old right-back was linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window as well.
The Athletic reported in January 2023 that Arsenal, Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund all wanted to sign the Spain Under-19 international in the January transfer window.
ARSENAL WANT IVAN FRESNEDA
Romano said: “Despite reports to the contrary, at the moment I’m not aware of any negotiation between Arsenal and Inter for Dumfries.
“They are exploring right back options and Ivan Fresneda remains appreciated, they are sending scouts regularly to follow him, but Dumfries has completely different value for Inter and at the moment his situation is still quiet.”
STATS
Ivan Fresneda has been on the books of Real Valladolid since 2020 and is one of the best young right-backs in Spain.
The Spain Under-19 international right-back has made seven starts and three substitute appearances in La Liga so far this season.
Valladolid are 15th in the La Liga table at the moment with 24 points from 22 matches, four points above the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Arsenal currently find themselves at the top of the Premier League table with 54 points from 23 matches, two points ahead of defending champions and second-placed Manchester City, who have played 24 games.
