Arsenal are at present near signing the Actual Madrid participant, who was lately described as “glorious” by supervisor Xabi Alonso.
Title battle intensifies as January deadline approaches
We’re midway via the Premier League season and the title race could be very sizzling, with Manchester Metropolis profitable their final 4 video games and preserving the strain on the leaders the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect tried onerous however final day out in opposition to Wolverhampton Wanderers, the guests got here near crossing the road with two personal objectives and a late 2-1 win on the Emirates Stadium.
The North Londoners at present stay two factors away from Metropolis, however Theo Walcott has made it clear that he believes Aston Villa can even problem for the title. “When you could have a tough begin to the season, you and your workforce can go in two instructions, however Unai Emery clearly has confidence in them.”
“It is an issue for me as a result of they’re taking part in properly for the time being. However I am nervous about Man Metropolis.”
With groups in sizzling pursuit, Arsenal wish to strengthen their aspect within the January switch window, and it was revealed earlier this month that they have been getting ready to make an enormous transfer to signal Actual Madrid star Rodrygo.
Nevertheless, stories from ESPN Deportes (by way of Sport Witness) recommend that the Brazilian ahead will not be the one Madrid participant the Gunners are inquisitive about, with the Gunners additionally trying to doubtlessly signal Victor Valdepeñas in 2026.
Valdepenas, who can play at each centre-back and left-back, has lately made a breakthrough with Spanish golf equipment, with quite a few golf equipment together with Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen within the hunt for his signature.
The 19-year-old is eager to stay with the La Liga aspect, however the north Londoners can be preserving a detailed eye on him and if a convincing bid is made, Madrid must decide.
‘Nice’ Valdepenas makes begin in Actual Madrid’s first workforce
{The teenager} made his Actual Madrid debut as a left-back within the 2-1 win over Alaves final day out, and Alonso was impressed together with his efficiency.
The Spanish teen significantly impressed together with his means to win the ball again, making 5 tackles, essentially the most of any participant, and profitable seven duels all through the match.
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Nevertheless, Valdepenas solely performed for RM Castilla earlier than the win in opposition to Alaves and has but to show himself for an prolonged time period, so Arsenal ought to proceed to watch his performances from now till the summer season, relatively than transferring him in January.
