"Arsenal are reported to be lining up a seismic move for a Real Madrid defender. The Gunners have shown in the past 12 months that competition for places at the Emirates Stadium is paramount to what Mikel Arteta feels will bring success to the club. Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze are just three names who have most recently arrived to bring even more quality that only adds to Arsenal's plethora of talent."
"Arsenal's defence has been colossal over the last two to three seasons, with Gabriel and William Saliba helping to form one of Europe's most solid centre-back partnerships. Add to that the form seen by Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori, Arteta hasn't been scared to bring in Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ben White when needed to add a reminder of that fierce competition for places running through the side."
"But with one particular talent from Real Madrid catching the eye, Arsenal's relentless scheduling means Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta want to bring in another player to help push their squad on again. Expected to progress deep into the Champions League this season, the Gunners will want to take an extra step after being beaten by eventual winners PSG in the semi-finals last term."
Arsenal are targeting 19-year-old Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas, who has made his La Liga debut and reportedly carries a €43m release clause. Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta aim to add another defensive option to maintain squad competition amid heavy scheduling and Champions League ambitions. Arsenal recently strengthened other positions with signings such as Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze. The current defence features Gabriel and William Saliba, with Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White and Myles Lewis-Skelly providing depth and rotation options.
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