Arsenal are reportedly discussing a potential future transfer move for Real Madrid’s talented young centre-back Victor Valdepenas.

According to BBC Sport, the Gunners have held internal discussions to plan for a move for Valdepenas, who has a £43m release clause in his Real Madrid contract.

The 19-year-old looks like a huge prospect, having already become a first-teamer for Real, and it seems like the Spanish giants might find it hard to keep hold of him.

Valdepenas looks like one for the future, so it remains to be seen when Arsenal could move for him, if at all, and what kind of role he could play at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal planning to strengthen their defence again with Victor Valdepenas transfer

Victor Valdepenas in action for Real Madrid (Getty Images)

Arsenal have arguably the best defence in Europe at the moment, thanks to the world class performances of the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes in the last few years.

On top of that, Mikel Arteta’s side is also full of strong squad depth provided by the likes of Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, and other versatile players like Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White, who can fill in in central defence.

It is therefore hard to...