Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda MISSES training with Real Vallodolid due to ‘discomfort’
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Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda misses training with Real Vallodolid as he weighs his future… with the 18-year-old Spanish star preparing to make a decision on his future TODAY
- Premier League leaders matched Bundesliga giants’ £13m transfer offer
- Fresneda was of interest to high-flying Newcastle at the beginning of the January window
- Previously from the Real Madrid academy, Fresneda has represented Spain at U19 level
Real Valladolid right-back Iván Fresneda missed training at the Spanish club on Wednesday amid interest from both Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund.
The 18-year-old will make a decision about his future today, after Mikel Arteta’s club matched Dortmund’s £13m offer.
According to the Spanish medium, BRANDFresneda was ‘inconveniently absent’ from training at the club’s training base in the northwest of the country.
Iván Fresneda, 18, has been the object of interest from numerous clubs this window
Earlier on Wednesday, it was announced that Arsenal had loaned Cedric Soares to Fulham, making room for Fresneda to come on.
sports mail revealed yesterday that Arsenal had matched Dortmund’s offer for Real Valladolid by loaning out the 18-year-old for the season, regardless of who they choose.
Dortmund believe they have a career advantage that they can promise the teenager.
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund believe they are leading the chase for the teenage sensation.
Impressive for Valladolid so far this season, Fresneda has become a regular fixture in José Rojo Martín’s side since September, making 12 appearances in all competitions.
The right-back suffered a minor hamstring injury in October, which is why he missed LaLiga games against Espanyol, Celta de Vigo and Real Sociedad.
He has also played with the Spanish Under-18 and Under-19 teams, and has four caps for the latter.
Fresneda has appeared with the Spanish national team at youth level – currently with the Under-19
