According to reports, Real Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda, an Arsenal target, is being pursued by Barcelona. According to the defender’s agent, Luis Bardaji, thirty clubs have expressed interest in the player. with regards to a report in Fichajes, Barcelona is the most recent team to express an interest in Fresneda. In January, there were rumors that the 18-year-old right back would leave because of his impressive form.
According to reports, Arsenal and Newcastle United were planning to acquire the defender, but they were unable to reach an agreement with the Spanish team. According to reports, Valladolid did not want to sell their prized asset because they wanted to keep the team together for the remainder of the season.
After allowing Hector Bellerin to join Sporting Lisbon on the day of the deadline in January, Barcelona are looking to acquire a defender. After Cedric Soares joined Fulham on loan but is expected to leave permanently in the summer, Arsenal are also looking for a right back.
The agent of a target for Arsenal and Barcelona on his client’s future
The representative for Iván Fresneda has commented on the interest his client has received, claiming that more than 30 clubs are interested in him. The Spaniard has impressed despite only playing in the league 10 times this season.
Luis Bardaji stated the following about the 18-year-old defender:
“About thirty teams have expressed interest. But the truth is that he hasn’t really caught anyone’s attention in Spanish football, but there has been interest in Germany, France, and England. Some did so because of a particular need in this market, while others did so because they saw the future, but times are what they are. Real Valladolid will keep Fresneda until the end of the season. We want him to be grounded, and he wouldn’t have the continuity he needs now with other teams.
Added he:
“We already informed Real Valladolid over the weekend that there would not be an offer and that he would not leave in the winter market. It’s not a bad situation for us—in fact, quite the opposite is true. Ivan is happy to play for Real Valladolid and to be coached by Pacheta, who has allowed him to enjoy his current level of success. We would like it to be a historic sale for the club if he ever leaves.