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title: "Arsenal: Gunners unlikely to sign Ivan Fresneda"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-gunners-ivan-fresneda-transfer-rumours-update/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dominic Lund"
section: "Arsenal News"
published: "2023-01-31T07:45:31Z"
modified: "2023-01-31T07:45:31Z"
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# Arsenal: Gunners unlikely to sign Ivan Fresneda

**[Arsenal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/) are now unlikely to sign Ivan Fresneda, with the right-back ‘expected to stay’ at Real Valladolid, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.**

### The Lowdown: Arsenal’s pursuit of Fresneda

The Gunners were said to be in [pole position](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/arsenal-ivan-fresneda-transfer-rumours-latest/) to sign the 18-year-old at one stage last week, moving ahead of Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign the right-back for a fee of [£13m](https://theathletic.com/4114681/2023/01/23/kane-spurs-contract-fresneda/), as per [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4114681/2023/01/23/kane-spurs-contract-fresneda/).

The move did not develop any further, and Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth recently told [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/88110152-arsenal-ivan-fresneda-transfer-news) that ‘multiple bids’ were expected from clubs across Europe during the remainder of the transfer window.

However, a more recent update now indicates that Valladolid could keep hold of the right-back, at least until the summer.

### The Latest: Romano’s update

While Romano does not completely rule out a move, he clarified on Twitter that it is very unlikely for any deal to be done before the deadline.

The Italian [said](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1620014112775483392?s=20&t=_QWN0qbe7BpdlOKhjF5Yzg): *“Understand Iván Fresneda will stay at Valladolid in January unless there are twists in the final hours. Arsenal & Borussia Dortmund wanted Spanish talented RB but deal was never done, Fresneda now expected to stay and help Valladolid. Next step: top club move in the summer.”*

### The Verdict: Frustrating for Arsenal

Considering that Arsenal were at one stage [said](https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1617463478851190785?s=20&t=sbB3qw8RKwEtNCelSkHoVg) to have agreed terms with the 18-year-old, it will be frustrating for [Mikel Arteta](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/mikel-arteta/) to miss out at this late juncture, particularly considering the vast potential that the youngster possesses.

[Hailed](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ivan-fresneda-insight-remarkably-complete-25919238) as being ‘quick and athletic’ by Matt Clark of the La Liga Lowdown, the starlet’s defensive attributes are staggering, ranking in the 99th percentile compared to other full-bacs for tackles per 90 over the course of the past year, averaging [3.39](https://fbref.com/en/players/29d0f2ac/Ivan-Fresneda).

Football scout Ron Dor has also [praised](https://twitter.com/RdScouting/status/1607087642184646657) the Spaniard for his attributes on the front foot, claiming that he is a ‘quality crosser’ with ‘dynamic dribbling’, highlighting that he is a very well-rounded player.

Missing out on Fresneda won’t have major ramifications for Arsenal in the title race, given that he was [expected](https://theathletic.com/4114681/2023/01/23/kane-spurs-contract-fresneda/) to be loaned straight back out anyway, but it will still be disappointing that they have seemingly missed a golden opportunity to sign a top young prospect.