Speaking on the Here We Go Podcast, Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal have been monitoring Víctor Valdepeñas, an 18-year-old talent from Real Madrid's youth sector, for a few months. Romano identified the Spanish prospect as a talented centre-back, and it is also noted he can operate at left-back. The transfer insider suggested a deal would not be easy, explaining that players generally want to stay at Real Madrid, viewing it as the best possible project. Nevertheless, Arsenal are said to be tracking and observing the young defender.