Arsenal competes with Real Madrid and Barcelona for the Spanish international.

REAL MADRID AND BARCELONA FIGHT ARSENAL FOR SPANISH INTERNATIONALArsenal is reportedly engaged in a competitive bidding process to secure the services of Antonio Cordero, a highly regarded

Spanish junior international, as the club continues to enhance its youth recruitment strategy. In recent months, the Gunners have prioritized youth development in response to the departures of numerous prospective academy players to rival clubs throughout England.

In previous seasons, Mikel Arteta encountered difficulties in integrating Arsenal’s best academy prospects into the first team, which resulted in the departures of Chido Obi-Martin, Ruell Walters, Amario Cozier-Duberry, and, most recently,

Ayden Heaven. Nevertheless, this season has introduced a change in strategy, as Arteta’s squad has prominently featured youthful players such as Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri. Additionally, Arsenal’s junior pathway has become more accessible, as 15-year-old Max Dowman was invited to senior training at the age of

14.The 18-year-old, who is also referred to as “Antonito,” has already made 45 senior appearances for Malaga and has been a standout performer this season. He has predominantly played as a left winger in 24 LaLiga2 games, but he has also appeared on the right. He has contributed four goals and six assists.

Cordero’s contract with Malaga is set to expire this summer, which has piqued the interest of numerous prestigious clubs, such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Newcastle United. Nevertheless, the report indicates that Arsenal and Newcastle are presently

at the forefront of the competition and have initiated discussions regarding a potential pre-contract agreement. It is uncertain whether Arsenal will be able to effectively recruit

Antonio Cordero to North London; however, the increasing Spanish influence under Arteta could be a significant factor in their pursuit. Additionally, the Gunners are in negotiations to acquire additional Spanish players, such as Joan Garcia of Espanyol and Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad.