Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are keeping tabs on one of Real Madrid’s brightest prospects (Picture: Getty)Arsenal have scouted Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas and are keeping a close eye on the teenager. Indeed, speaking after his recent breakthrough performance, he told Real Madrid TV: ‘It’s a dream, every child’s dream. Victor Valdepenas is enjoying a breakthrough season at Real Madrid (Picture: Getty)The England international endured another difficult afternoon in the recent FA Cup third round win at Portsmouth. Jeremy Jacquet is keen to join Chelsea (Picture: Getty)The current Premier League table toppers had, however, been credited with an interest in the seemingly Chelsea-bound Jeremy Jacquet. Big-spending Chelsea are yet to make any January signings but often wait until nearer the deadline to work on deals.

Source: Metro January 19, 2026 16:41 UTC