Arsenal Step Up Interest in La Liga2 Starlet as Summer Plans Take Shape
Creative Vision and Raw Potential Drawing Arsenal’s Eye
As the Premier League title race intensifies and Champions League ambitions remain alive, Arsenal are not losing sight of the longer-term vision. According to TeamTalk, the Gunners have been scouting Deportivo La Coruna winger Yeremay Hernandez, a 22-year-old creative force developing quietly but impressively in Spain’s Segunda Division.
Described by scout Ben Mattinson as a “compact creative winger with excellent vision” who “loves to play quick passes and 1-2’s or through balls in behind the defence”, Hernandez appears to be a profile that fits Arsenal’s evolving needs under Mikel Arteta.
The club’s main priority remains securing a top-tier striker — with Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak identified as the dream target — but the focus on wide areas has been growing.
Why Hernandez Stands Out
Hernandez’s numbers are notable: 11 goals and 4 assists this season from the left flank for Deportivo. That’s not just production — that’s progression. Having emerged from Real Madrid’s youth system, he’s taken a less conventional path but is now flourishing as a senior professional.
While Nico Williams remains a high-profile target — and reportedly also of interest to Chelsea — the Hernandez link suggests Arsenal are casting a wider net. They are looking not just at established internationals, but also at players capable of evolving into first-team regulars.
London Rivals Show Interest Too
While Arsenal have been scouting Hernandez regularly, it’s another London club who have made contact over a potential summer move. That adds a layer of urgency to the situation, with Deportivo believed to be demanding £30 million, plus performance-based add-ons.
Although the Spanish side play in the second tier, they’ve just renewed Hernandez’s contract — not necessarily to keep him, but to ensure they extract full value. Sources suggest a summer move is inevitable.
