“He’s the next Martin Odegaard and we need to get him in just as we did with William Saliba’s transfer” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spotted at Real Madrid Under-19s derby against Atletico Madrid as Arsenal plan for surprise wonderkid transfer who is dubbed the new Thierry Henry.

Arsenal’s head honcho, Mikel Arteta, made an unexpected appearance at the exhilarating Under-19s derby clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, held at the iconic Alfredo di Stefano Stadium. This surprising sighting sparked intrigue among football enthusiasts, as Arteta, usually seen prowling the sidelines of Arsenal’s matches, took a seat in the stands to witness the action unfold.

The match proved to be a riveting spectacle, with Atletico emerging victorious with a commanding 2-0 win over their arch-rivals, propelling them seven points clear at the summit of their league table. Notably, Atletico’s Under-19s squad is under the astute tutelage of none other than former Chelsea and Liverpool sharpshooter, Fernando Torres. It’s worth noting the camaraderie between Arteta and Torres, as they once shared the field representing Spain in the Under-21s setup.

On the opposing side, Real Madrid’s Under-19s team is led by the experienced guidance of former Liverpool defensive stalwart, Alvaro Arbeloa. Adding to the star-studded affair, former Manchester United left-back graced the occasion with his presence, undoubtedly adding an extra layer of intrigue to the already pulsating atmosphere.

Following the match, cameras captured Arteta making his exit from Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex. However, when pressed by eager Spanish reporters regarding Arsenal’s potential pursuit of Kylian Mbappe, Arteta maintained his silence, leaving fans and pundits alike speculating about the transfer saga.

Coinciding with Arteta’s Spanish sojourn, footage surfaced over the weekend depicting a passionate Arsenal supporter imploring Mbappe to consider donning the iconic red and white jersey. However, the Paris Saint-Germain sensation, poised for a highly anticipated move to Real Madrid in the upcoming transfer window, responded with a firm ‘no way’, citing the chilly climate as a deterrent.

As Arteta relished in this brief respite from the rigors of Premier League action, owing to Arsenal’s FA Cup quarter-final fixture postponement against Chelsea, his squad finds themselves perched atop the league standings, level on points with Liverpool but boasting a superior goal difference.

In a further twist of fate, Arsenal received news on Friday of their impending clash against German powerhouse Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. Should Arteta’s men overcome the formidable challenge posed by Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea, a potential showdown looms against either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semi-finals, setting the stage for a tantalizing European spectacle.