"The 19-year-old looks like a huge prospect, having already become a first-teamer for Real, and it seems like the Spanish giants might find it hard to keep hold of him. Valdepenas looks like one for the future, so it remains to be seen when Arsenal could move for him, if at all, and what kind of role he could play at the Emirates Stadium."
"Arsenal have arguably the best defence in Europe at the moment, thanks to the world class performances of the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes in the last few years. On top of that, Mikel Arteta's side is also full of strong squad depth provided by the likes of Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, and other versatile players like Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White, who can fill in in central defence."
Arsenal have held internal discussions to plan a potential future transfer for Real Madrid centre-back Victor Valdepenas, who has a 43m release clause. The 19-year-old has already become a first-team player at Real Madrid and is viewed as a major prospect. Real Madrid may struggle to retain him long-term. Arsenal currently possess one of Europe's strongest defences, featuring William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, plus depth from Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White. Immediate first-team opportunities for Valdepenas at Arsenal would likely be limited, but he could be considered a long-term successor to Gabriel as the Brazilian nears or passes his peak. Real Madrid are expected to resist his departure.
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