Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda says he's "proud" of being linked with the Gunners as transfer clue revealed

Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda has said he feels "pride" in being linked with the club amid a potential move to the Emirates Stadium this summer.

The 18-year-old, who spent a number of years in the youth setup of Real Madrid, was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal or Newcastle in January.

The Athletic reported that his current club Real Valladolid, had agreed a fee with the Gunners on a proposal that would see the right-back loaned back to the Spanish side for the remainder of the season.

German giants Borussia Dortmund joined the race late on in the window and also agreed a fee. They also held talks with the club over a transfer, according to the above source.

But Fresneda stayed at his existing club, where he has impressed in La Liga so far this season.

Now, he has once again been asked about his future steps - including a possible move to Arsenal.

Fresneda on potential transfer

Speaking to Spanish outlet AS, Fresneda said: "It's a source of pride [Arsenal, Newcastle, Dortmund links] but I always say it: I'm also in a big team, Valladolid.

"My head only thinks about my teams. And these days, also in the Seleccion [Spain national U19 team]."

Fresneda also appeared to drop a hint that he may be preparing for a future move abroad, by confirming that he is currently learning two additional languages - English and German.

However, he did not say that he was learning the languages for footballing reasons.

He explained: "I have always valued studies for the future, beyond football. I am a person who likes to learn languages.

"I follow them [Premier League, Bundesliga] a lot because my family are soccer fans. I watch almost all the football I can, it's something I've [watched] since I was little.

"But I'm already telling you that what I watch the most is Spanish football. After all, it is the one that I have to give the most importance to."