Newcastle United are reportedly interested in Spanish right-back Ivan Fresneda but will only pay up to €15 million for him.
According to a report from El Desmarque, Newcastle United are keen on signing Ivan Fresneda. And they are willing to pay a sum of between €10 million and €15 million for the 18-year-old Real Valladolid defender when the transfer window reopens in January.
The report further states that the Magpies could look to leave the Spanish teenage sensation on loan at Real Valladolid until the end of the season. It will be interesting to see if the Albivioletas are prepared to accept an offer like that in the coming weeks, considering he has a release clause worth €30 million.
Ivan Fresneda is regarded as one of the most talented young defenders in Spanish football right now. And he has the potential to develop into a key player for Premier League club Newcastle United in the long run.
It is no secret that Newcastle are looking at full-backs, given their current options. Javier Manquillo is certainly not good enough for a club hoping to play UEFA Champions League football, and Emil Krafth is currently sidelined with a serious injury. Eddie Howe improved his defence at the start of the season with the signing of Sven Botman, and he needs to bolster his full-back positions now.
Newcastle United certainly have the resources to tempt the Spanish club into selling the 18-year-old Spanish defender in the upcoming windows. And it will be interesting to see how the situation evolves. The highly-rated full-back has been linked with other Premier League clubs. So Newcastle need to move quickly in order to fend off competition and secure his signature.
The 18-year-old could be tempted to move to the Premier League next season if a concrete offer is presented. It would be an exciting opportunity for the Spanish teenage sensation, and playing alongside top players in England could accelerate his development.
However, Fresneda needs to join a club that can offer him regular first-team action. The defender should look to seek assurances from Newcastle before any potential move. Sitting on the bench at a top club will hamper his development and the 18-year-old certainly cannot afford that. Before that, it will be interesting to see if an offer of up to €15 million gets the job done.
