IVAN FRESNEDA was left out of Real Valladolid’s win against Valencia on Sunday as he nears a move to Arsenal.
The Gunners are reportedly nearing a £13million winter move for the wonderkid right-back.
And, with Tuesday night's transfer deadline fast approaching it appears they may be near a breakthough.
Fresneda, 18, is also wanted by top four rivals Newcastle.
And Borussia Dortmund have made a bid too.
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But he is believed to have his heart set on Arsenal after missing training this week.
And he was also absent as Valladolid secured a late 1-0 win over Edinson Cavani’s Valencia on Sunday.
Sky Sports claim Fresneda was not involved because of ongoing negotiations between Valladolid and the Gunners.
It’s believed his club are open to doing business with Mikel Arteta’s side.
But they are pushing for Fresneda to see out the rest of their season on loan.
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And while Arsenal would prefer an immediate transfer, they could give in to Valladolid’s demands in order to strike a deal.
Arteta already has Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu for his right side.
But an agreement may not be fully reached until deadline day.
