Overview
- German outlet Bild is cited in multiple reports saying Arsenal are working quietly to sign the 19-year-old, with Borussia Dortmund planning an approach and Bayer Leverkusen also monitoring.
- Real Madrid are described as intent on keeping Valdepeñas, and his contract to 2029 gives the club strong leverage against any near-term sale.
- Coverage frames interest as a longer-term play rather than a January move, with some reports pointing to 2026 as a more realistic window and no formal bids disclosed.
- Valdepeñas made his senior debut in the 2-1 win at Alavés and earned praise from Xabi Alonso, with reported stats including 94% passing, seven duels won and five tackles.
- Analyses note Arsenal’s existing depth at left-back and left-sided centre-back, while Dortmund and Leverkusen could offer a faster route to regular minutes.