If Raul Asencio integrated the first team last season, players trained at Real Madrid often struggle to establish themselves. Arsenal are positioning themselves for an 18-year-old gem.
Currently, Real Madrid only count 2 academy-trained players in their squad. Two players who accessed a more important status within the first team fairly late, namely Raul Asencio (22 years old) and Gonzalo Garcia (21 years old). The message sent by the directors is therefore not the most reassuring for the young gems of Castilla.
And precisely, European clubs know this policy implemented by Los Merengues very well. This is why Arsenal are closely following the matches of Real Madrid's youth teams. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are interested in the services of Victor Valdepenas. The transfer market specialist states that the English club have been monitoring the defender for a long time.
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Arsenal want to snatch gem Victor Valdepenas
Aged 18, Victor Valdepenas plays with Real Madrid's reserve team. Trained as a centre-back, he is also capable of playing in the left flank. A versatility that must certainly please Mikel Arteta, who frequently asks his players to change position during the season. Arsenal could wait for the end of the season and take action during the next summer transfer window.
For the moment, Real Madrid have not shown great interest in Victor Valdepenas. Nevertheless, if the management note that the player has good standing on the transfer market, then there is no doubt that his price will rise. Currently, Victor Valdepenas is valued at only £427,500. But the Whites will certainly ask much more from Arsenal.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
