Arsenal, Man City and Newcastle in battle for Sporting’s 21-year-old star | OneFootball

Iván Fresneda's performances have caught the attention of several Premier League clubs. The Spanish right-back has attracted interest from teams such as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Newcastle, and his stay for next season is far from guaranteed.

The upcoming summer transfer window could bring several offers to the Alvalade club. According to the British press, the 'Gunners', who are looking to continue strengthening Mikel Arteta's squad, have been closely monitoring the 21-year-old winger's performances.

With Jurrien Timber as the starting right-back and Ben White as an alternative, the Londoners are considering making changes to their defensive line next season, and the Spaniard has emerged as a prominent option. Man City, for its part, is also keeping an eye on the player, with the prior knowledge of Hugo Viana, the current sporting director of the Citizens, who signed him from Valladolid to Alvalade.

Newcastle, with Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth both nearing the end of their contracts, sees Rui Borges' protégé as an opportunity—who stood out in the Champions League—to renew the right flank of their defense. The English club had already shown interest in the right-back before his arrival at Sporting in the 2023/24 season.

Iván Fresneda—valued at 12 million euros—has already played 31 matches wearing the Sporting shirt this season: 19 in Liga Portugal, seven in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Super Cup. In his 2,264 minutes of play, he has already scored one goal and provided two assists.

The penalty at Dragão came after a cross from Fresneda:

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