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Arsenal Lead Race for Real Madrid Prospect Víctor Valdepeñas as Summer Battle Shapes Up

Real Madrid have not settled the 19-year-old’s summer status or price, leaving a contested market.

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.