With the January transfer window news in sight, Arsenal is increasing its backdoor efforts to acquire the Real Madrid runaway defender Victor Valdepeñs. The Spanish sport media houses reported that want to achieve the transfer before their competitors Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old Spain Under-19 graduate is still fresh after a LaLiga debut against Alavais. Moreover, he fits the blueprint of Mikel Arteta of an all-purpose, home-grown player.
Covert Negotiations and Madrid’s Stance
Arsenal is on the offensive and its scouts are embedded in the Real Madrid Castilla games. Moreover, unofficial discussions are going on in the camp of the player. Victor Valdepeñas has his contract until 2029. He will work to remain and qualify to a first-team position under Xabi Alonso. But the minutes may become an issue. Real Madrid know the rumors and set to take bids but are worth an estimated price of €15-20 million (£12.5-16.7m) due to his versatility as a left-back/centre-back.
🚨 JUST IN: Borussia Dortmund are SERIOUSLY interested in Víctor Valdepeñas.
Arsenal & Bayer Leverkusen are also working hard for his signing in the background. @BILD pic.twitter.com/0FtaV6ZzV5
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) December 18, 2025
Dortmund’s Looming Threat
Borussia Dortmund have a long history of snatching young talent. They are also putting on the offensive, and the physical wonder has been said by the Bild to have caught the keen eye of BLD as he goes on to score clean sheets in Castillas bid to win the promotion. Bayer Leverkusen are also lurking. Their main attraction is the Alonso relationship, but Arsenal money and appeal to the Champions League make it their way.
The Valdepeñas Enigma: Ready for the Big Stage?
Through a combination of aerial dominance and ball-playing grace, Valdepeñas, dubbed by Spanish Sport media as a generational talent, is replica of Gabriel Magalhães. His initial game saw him calmly mature way ahead of his time, scoring 2-1. To Arsenal, he is not merely the depth but it is building dynasty.
With Dortmund circling, the news of Arsenal transfer campaign must hit the peak. Valdepeñas could be the defensive jolt to sustain their title tilt—or slip away to the Yellow Wall.
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