According to journalist Adrian Sanchez, there have been recent developments in the transfer market as Real Madrid has reached out to the agent of Ivan Fresneda, a promising 18-year-old right-back currently playing for Real Valladolid. With 24 appearances in the 2022-23 La Liga season, Fresneda’s performances have caught the attention of several top European clubs.
Real Madrid’s interest in Fresneda comes as they look to bolster their options in the right-back position. Dani Carvajal’s influence has been waning, and Alvaro Odriozola is expected to depart the club during the upcoming summer transfer window. Previously linked with Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo, Real Madrid sees Fresneda as a potential long-term solution.
However, Barcelona is also keen on securing Fresneda’s services as they search for a new right-back. Throughout the 2022-23 season, the Catalan club had to rely on makeshift options, primarily utilizing Jules Kounde in that position. While Barcelona had been linked with players like Cancelo and Benjamin Pavard, their current financial constraints have limited their ability to make high-profile signings. As a result, their attention has turned to the young and promising Fresneda.
Interestingly, Real Madrid seems to have claimed a victory in the transfer market battle with Barcelona already this summer. Arda Guler, another highly regarded 18-year-old talent, was heavily linked with a move to Barcelona. However, to the disappointment of the Catalan club, Guler decided to join Real Madrid instead. Guler, who arrives from Fenerbahce, is considered one of Europe’s most promising young players. In his recent presentation, Guler expressed his excitement for the future at Real Madrid and his determination to succeed alongside fellow young midfield talents such as Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Aurelien Tchouameni.
These developments showcase the fierce competition between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the transfer market, particularly when it comes to securing talented young players like Fresneda and Guler. The battle for promising talents is expected to continue throughout the summer as both clubs seek to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season.
