Joe Cole says midfielder Arsenal reportedly want to sign is now just as good as Jude Bellingham

Pundit Joe Cole has compared reported Arsenal target Federico Valverde with England international Jude Bellingham.

Valverde is having an outstanding season with Real Madrid but last month, Arsenal were linked with a swoop for the midfielder.

Spanish outlet Defensa Central claimed Arsenal sent scouts to watch Mykhaylo Mudryk play for Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League against Real Madrid.