Arsenal match Dortmund's £13m offer for Spanish teenager Ivan Fresneda with the Real Valladolid right-back set to make his decision in the next 24 hours

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Arsenal have matched Borussia Dortmund's £13million offer for Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda.

The 18-year-old is expected to make his decision over the next 24 hours and will be loaned back for the season.

However, Dortmund believe they hold an edge with the career pathway they can promise the teenager.

Arsenal have matched Borussia Dortmund's £13m bid for Real Valladolid starlet Ivan Fresneda

Impressing for Valladolid so far this season, Fresneda has become a regular fixture in Jose Rojo Martin's side since September, chalking up 12 appearances across all competitions.

The right-back suffered a minor hamstring injury in October, which saw him miss LaLiga clashes against Espanyol, Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad.

With Gunners squad player Cedric Soares closing in on a deal with Fulham, a swoop for Fresneda would provide Mikel Arteta with additional long-term options at full-back.

The Spanish youngster pictured going toe-to-toe with Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior

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Despite Arsenal's eagerness to bolster their back line in the January transfer window, the Gunners boast the second-best defensive record in the Premier League, with only Newcastle conceding fewer goals so far this campaign.