US EditionArsenal Hold Strongest Interest in Signing Real Madrid Defender as Gunners Prepare for Bidding War: Reports
Arsenal aims to strengthen defense with 19-year-old Valdepeñas, competing against Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, AC Milan, and other Premier League clubs this summer.
- On Feb 16, 2026 Arsenal are pursuing 19-year-old Real Madrid centre-back Víctor Valdepeñas as a summer transfer target, with Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan also linked.
- Faced with Financial Fair Play rules, the club aims to recruit younger talents to save money and find replacements for Gabriel Magalhaes, after spending hundreds of millions under Edu Gaspar and Andrea Berta.
- Valdepeñas, 1, is under contract until 2029 and has been involved with Real Madrid's first-team squad this season, according to reports.
- The move would provide a long-term successor for Gabriel Magalhaes and support Arsenal's strategy to secure cheaper replacements, according to reports by AS.
- Any deal may depend on Víctor Valdepeñas's willingness to leave the Bernabéu and could be complicated by his contract until 2029 ahead of the summer transfer window.
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Arsenal preparing to accelerate pursuit of Real Madrid wonderkid Victor Valdepenas
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Arsenal target move for Real Madrid's versatile defender
Arsenal’s summer recruitment drive is already taking shape, and one of the leading names on their radar is Real Madrid youngster Víctor Valdepeñas. According to AS, the 19-year-old defender has emerged as a favoured option for Mikel Arteta as the Gunners look to strengthen their defensive depth ahead of another demanding campaign.Valdepeñas, who primarily represents Real Madrid Castilla, has drawn attention for his versatility and composure at …
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