Real Valladolid defender Ivan Fresneda admits he's a fan of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

The youngster is a target for the Gunners ahead of the summer market, with football chief Edu eager to wrap up a deal.

And Fresneda concedes he's an admirer of Arteta.

He told the Athletic: "I like Arteta a lot, he's a great coach.

"Obviously I follow all the European leagues, I think the work Arteta is doing with Arsenal is fantastic."