Arsenal make a bold move with a lucrative offer for young Spanish talent, Ivan Fresneda, but Borussia Dortmund are ready to compete for the player.

• Arsenal makes a ‘lucrative offer’ for the promising 18-year-old right-back Ivan Fresneda from Real Valladolid.
• The Gunners face competition from Borussia Dortmund, set to invest after selling Jude Bellingham.
• Ben White, normally a centre-back, has often been the only option in the right-back position due to Takehiro Tomiyasu’s injury.

Fresh reports suggest that Arsenal have made a highly competitive bid for Spanish prodigy Ivan Fresneda, amidst growing interest from Borussia Dortmund.

Mikel Arteta is said to be keen on the 18-year-old right-back who has been making waves in his debut La Liga season with Real Valladolid, despite the club’s imminent threat of relegation.

Fresneda is a name that’s begun to resonate within European footballing circles, and is attracting attention for his robust performances. With Dortmund also eyeing the youngster, Arsenal’s ambitious move signals their resolve to secure the best emerging talent.

Arteta, coming off the back of a campaign where Arsenal finished just five points behind Manchester City in the Premier League, recognises the need to reinforce the squad ahead of their Champions League return.

“We have to be much better next season,” Arteta said in a post-season press conference, setting the tone for an aggressive transfer window.

Fresneda was on Arsenal’s radar during the winter window, but a deal did not materialise at the time. The young Spanish defender now appears to be back on the agenda, with the Gunners launching a ‘lucrative offer’ to lure him away from La Liga.

This ambition comes in light of Ben White, typically a centre-back, filling the right-back position for large parts of the last season due to Takehiro Tomiyasu’s injury.

While Dortmund, set to offload Bellingham to Real Madrid, is poised to splash the cash on several players, Arsenal’s swift approach for Fresneda reflects their determination to continue building a team capable of competing for major honours.

As the battle for Fresneda’s signature rages on, fans of the North London club will undoubtedly be hoping for successful negotiations, anticipating the Spanish teenager donning the iconic red and white of Arsenal in the near future.