After 3 Years, Arsenal Revive Transfer Interest In Ivan Fresneda

Arsenal are set to enter the summer transfer market with some huge potential deals, as reports claim the club are looking to revive interest in a defender they eyed three years ago.

The Gunners are expected to be somewhat busy over the course of the transfer window, with Mikel Arteta looking to take his team to the next level after sealing his first Premier League title as head coach.

The priority appears to be in attack, as links to Morgan Rogers have persisted, while there is also interest in PSG star Bradley Barcola for the coming weeks.

There may be some moves in the defence too, depending on outgoings, with reports emerging of a potential deal in the works for a star they've shown interest in before.

As Arsenal look at new options to freshen up the squad, Portuguese outlet A Bola, via Sport Witness, claims that the Gunners are eyeing a deal for Sporting CP star Ivan Fresneda.

The North London clubs were linked with the defender back in 2023, as he impressed when breaking through the ranks with Real Valladolid.

While there was interest, he instead made the move to Sporting, where he has made 81 appearances since and has grown into an important player for the side.

The report claims that Arsenal are closely monitoring Fresneda, and while there is a £69 million release clause in his deal, his club are unwilling to negotiate a move this summer.

Joining Arsenal in their interest is Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Newcastle United, as they all eye a potential star of the future at right-back.

It remains to be seen if the Gunners can finally tempt a move for Fresneda, but they should try their luck if they want to progress.

Arsenal fans are likely to get more excited by their forward additions rather than any signings in the backline, but a new right-back could be key this summer.

The Gunners found it to be a problem position last season, as injuries to Jurrien Timber and Ben White kept the pair out of action, with Arteta resorting to using Cristhian Mosquera at right-back.

Fresneda, at just 21 years old, could prove to be an ideal candidate to compete for a place in the long-term, while offering plenty of energy and fitness for the role.

Arsenal's pursuit of one star in the summer transfer window has been boosted.

He was among the fastest players in the Champions League for last season, showing he can bring his rapid pace to the backline as and when required.

It remains to be seen how much it may take to complete a deal, but it's one Arsenal should push to get over the line to help bolster out their options.