Arsenal ‘still alive’ for signing but offer ‘no guarantee’ of starting place in team

At the weekend, Tutto Juve reported Arsenal may find it easier than Juventus and others to convince Real Valladolid to sell Iván Fresneda in January.

Borussia Dortmund are in the mix and seem to have managed to get ahead of the Gunners and others in the race to sign the right-back. That’s according to Marca, who state the Bundesliga side have convinced the player and his entourage.

The defender and his camp are not attracted by the ‘most striking proposal’ nor the one with the best economic conditions. They want the offer to be realistic.

Arsenal are mentioned as the report states they are ‘still alive’ in the chase. If the 18-year-old were to join the north London club, there would be ‘no guarantee’ of a place for him in Mikel Arteta’s starting lineup.

Ben White is the first choice right-back at Arsenal this season, with Takehiro Tomiyasu providing cover and competition to the England international.

BVB’s idea is to sign Fresneda and send him back to the La Liga side on a loan deal until the end of this season.

Marca say the presence of his representatives at Real Valladolid yesterday hints a deal could be on the cards soon.

The agents have transferred Dortmund’s proposal of €10m plus €2m bonuses to the Spanish club.