🚨 Arteta Eyes Shock Move for Wolves Star Hugo Bueno — “One of the Best Young Players in Europe,” Says Arsenal Boss
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has sent the football world buzzing after heaped praise on Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Hugo Bueno, calling him “one of the best young players in Europe right now.”
The Gunners boss, who has built a reputation for nurturing young talent, is reportedly keen to bring the Spanish full-back to the Emirates Stadium, a move that could cause major headlines across the Premier League.
Speaking to reporters after Arsenal’s recent match, Arteta couldn’t hide his admiration for the Wolves left-back:
“Hugo Bueno is a fantastic player. He’s got balance, intelligence, and the courage to take the ball in tight spaces. He plays with maturity beyond his age — he’s a Premier League player of European quality.”
The 22-year-old Spaniard has become one of Wolves’ standout performers, impressing with his composure on the ball, defensive awareness, and ability to contribute in attack. Bueno’s consistency has not gone unnoticed, and Arsenal’s interest is now believed to be genuine.
Sources close to the North London club claim Arteta views Bueno as a long-term solution at left-back, potentially providing competition — or even succession
However, any move for Bueno would not come easy. Wolverhampton are reportedly unwilling to let the defender go, viewing him as a crucial part of their future under manager Vitor Pereira.
“It would take a huge offer for Wolves to even consider it,” one insider told reporters. “But when a club like Arsenal comes calling, anything can happen.”
If Arsenal were to make a formal approach, it would likely spark media frenzy, given Bueno’s growing reputation and Wolves’ importance to his development.
The transfer could also mark one of the most surprising moves of the season — a top-six Premier League side targeting a defender from a mid-table rival, further underlining Arteta’s commitment to strengthening Arsenal’s backline with young, dynamic talent.
🔥 With Arteta’s praise now public, the race for Hugo Bueno’s signature could soon heat up — and Wolves may be bracing for a battle to keep one of Europe’s brightest full-backs.
