Arsenal are interested in signing Spanish defender Ivan Fresneda from Sporting CP.
The 21-year-old has established himself as a key player at the Portuguese club and is considered an untouchable asset. According to a report by A Bora, they will not allow him to leave at any cost.
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Arsenal may have to pay a premium for Ivan Fresneda
His contract has a release clause of 80 million euros and they are under no pressure to allow him to leave. Interested parties must pay a premium to close the deal. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal are prepared to trigger his exit clause this summer.
Ben White is expected to leave the London club this summer, with the club considering potential replacements. The 21-year-old Spanish defender could be a solid long-term signing and could compete with Julie Timber for a starting spot.
However, spending 80 million euros on a defender who may not be able to start regularly seems unlikely. The Portuguese side would need to make very reasonable demands to make this move happen.
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Real Madrid also keep an eye on Fresneda
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are monitoring his situation closely and it remains to be seen whether they will make a move to sign the player. They need a quality long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal. Fresneda certainly has what it takes to play in La Liga, and he has shown that ability in Spain with Real Valladolid.
Fresneda will aim to join a club where he can play regularly. Sitting on the bench at Arsenal would not be an attractive option for him.
On the other hand, returning to his homeland with one of the biggest clubs in the world would be an exciting proposition. It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid are prepared to make him an offer.
