Overview
- Spanish outlet AS reports Arsenal hold the strongest interest in Valdepeñas, with a bidding war possible in the next window.
- AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are also in the frame for the Real Madrid defender, according to multiple reports.
- Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal have tracked the player since October and confirms Milan’s interest, adding that no decision has been made yet.
- Reports cite a contract running to 2029 and differing release-clause figures, variously reported around £43m to €50m.
- The versatile centre-back and left-back has one senior appearance for Real Madrid, starting at left-back against Alavés on December 14.