Arsenal are continuing to explore a move for emerging Real Madrid defender Víctor Valdepeñas, a report has revealed.
The Gunners are no strangers to versatile, left-sided defenders. Riccardo Calafiori was joined in the squad this summer by Bayer Leverkusen loanee Piero Hincapié, with Myles Lewis-Skelly another regular option at left back for Mikel Arteta.
It appears as though Arsenal’s search for their next versatile star is ongoing as has confirmed club officials have spent “some time” keeping a close eye on Valdepeñas, known better as Valde.
A natural centre back who is comfortable on the left, Valde is still awaiting his first appearance for the Madrid first team but has featured once as an unused substitute, getting the call-up from Carlo Ancelotti in March this year for a 2–1 win over Villarreal.
He is regularly spotted in first-team training but splits most of his competitive appearances between the Castilla and the C team.
