Overview
- Arsenal are reported to be continuing their monitoring of Victor Valdepenas following his senior debut for Real Madrid this season.
- The teenager started at left-back against Alaves and played 78 minutes, a milestone that has sharpened outside interest.
- Some reports say Arsenal would like to act quickly to avoid prolonged negotiations in the current window.
- Other coverage indicates Real Madrid currently see no reason to sell the academy graduate, complicating a mid-season move.
- There are no confirmed talks or bids, with some reporting that any formal approach could be deferred until the summer.