Ivan Fresneda to Arsenal transfer: Barcelona offer, interest revived, price tag revealed

Arsenal had been heavily linked with a transfer for young Real Valladolid defender Ivan Fresneda earlier this year but links have recently gone cold.

football.london understands that the Gunners held a genuine interest in Fresneda during the January transfer window, although a deal never went through. Since then, Mikel Arteta's side have signed Jurrien Timber from Ajax, likely reducing their need to recruit another new right-sided defender.

But the Spaniard's rare ability to invert into midfield when his team are in possession makes him an exciting profile, perhaps one that Arteta would be unwilling to move elsewhere. So, football.london has now rounded up everything we've heard regarding the youngster's future with Valladolid.

Barcelona move

Barcelona are in talks with Valladolid over a potential deal for Fresneda, according to Spanish transfer guru Gerard Romero, via Football Espana.

Romero has claimed that the Bluagrana have offered €8million (£6.9million) upfront plus potential future add-ons, as well as the possibility of including youngster Estanis Pedrola in a potential deal.

Interest revived

Arsenal have revived their interest in signing defender Ivan Fresneda this summer, according to a report from Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo. The Gunners are claimed to be in a battle with Spanish giants Barcelona, with the two teams able to activate his release clause after Real Valladolid's relegation.

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Relegation clause

According to the Sun, Arsenal have revived their interest in Real Valladolid defender Ivan Fresneda after the Spanish club's relegation from La Liga.

Mikel Arteta's side were interested in signing Fresneda during the January