Arsenal could resolve the dilemma reported by Mikel Arteta by signing Ivan Fresneda from Real Valladolid this summer.
The 18-year-old Spaniard is closely linked with a move to Emirates Stadium in January, with Arsenal submitting a £13m bid in the closing days of the transfer window.
But Fresneda turned down offers from the Gunners and Borussia Dortmund to stay at Valladolid.
However, he was unable to help them avoid relegation from La Liga, with the club's fate already determined after a 0–0 draw against Getafe on the final day of the season.
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Spanish outlet Relevo claim Fresneda's release clause has increased to €40m post-match, due to a change in his contract, which would increase it if he contributed present in 22 championship matches this season. But the same report claims that the clause has now been halved after Valladolid fell to second, which could spark interest from Arsenal.
And a move for the Spaniard could give Arteta a big boost.
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How Fresneda can solve Arsenal's dilemma
During the 2022/23 season, Arteta switched Ben White from centre-back to right-back, while the England international switched to a three-man formation when needed as Arsenal defended.
That is the role he held during last season against Takehiro Tomiyasu, although the Japanese defender missed the final two months of the season and the final stages of pre-season through injury.
According to The Sun's Mark Irwin, reporting on Arsenal's renewed interest in Fresneda, White has proven to be a "surprise success" thanks to his move to full-back, although Arteta is "unsure" about it. his long-term future. still in the post. Advertisement
The 25-year-old is a natural centre-back and has played in that position during his spells at Newport, Peterborough, Leeds, Brighton and his first season at Arsenal.
The signing of Fresneda would bring competition in the right-back for Tomiyasu and potentially allow Arteta to bring White back into central midfield to create competition for William Saliba and Gabriel rather than signing with a new midfielder.
Such a move could allow Arsenal to commit to spending more money on a new midfielder, with the Daily Mail claiming the club will make a £90m offer for West Ham star Declan Rice after The Hammers will play the Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina on Wednesday.
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