Arsenal dey on the brink to complete deal for highly‑rated Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, according to report.
The Gunners bin show serious interest for the Spain Under‑21 international few weeks ago, but deal stall after dem first bid of around £12m get reject.
At the same time, Valencia dey try renew Mosquera contract — him current terms go end summer 2026 — but centre‑back eyes North London move only.
Mosquera current deal with Valencia dey contain release clause of €20m (£17.3m), and according to The Athletic, Arsenal dey advance for talks on summer deal.
The report yarn say the Gunners dey ‘close’ to shake hands on transfer fee with their La Liga counterparts, and talks between the two clubs dey at ‘very advanced’ stage.
Mosquera ‘agrees personal terms’ with Arsenal as transfer edges closer
Furthermore, Mosquera don already agree personal terms with Premier League runners‑up, and e likely sey him go become Mikel Arteta sixth signing for summer window.
The Gunners don already close deals for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard this summer, and Noni Madueke move from Chelsea for fee pass £50m suppose clear soon.
Arsenal also don reach breakthrough in talks to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, agreeing initial fee of €63.5m (£55.1m) plus €10m (£8.7m) addons for the Swede.
E still remain to see whether Mosquera go join the Gunners in time for pre‑season Asia tour, but only few small hoops remain before the 6ft 3in defender fit officially become Arsenal player.
Mosquera go leave Valencia after scoring one goal in 90 appearances for Los Che across all competitions, and him start every La Liga match except one — that one na 7‑1 defeat to Barcelona.
The 2004‑born defender also join Spain squad wey win Olympic gold for Paris last summer, and him play three times for La Roja at this year Under‑21 Euros, where dem knock out by champions England.
How Mosquera go fit in at Arsenal next season
By moving from Valencia to Arsenal, Mosquera dey give up guaranteed La Liga starts and e go dey expected to play backup role behind William Saliba for him first season for North London.
Saliba don dey short of genuine cover for right‑side centre‑back slot, as Ben White and Jurrien Timber fit play there but one of dem dey always hold fort at right‑back when the other get injury.
Takehiro Tomiyasu contract termination still make defensive reinforcement necessary, and Mosquera na option for right side backline too, although him dey most comfortable centrally.
The tall defender fit expect starts for cup matches and Champions League fixtures wey no too matter, and if Saliba ever go out long time, Arteta go breathe easier thanks to Mosquera presence.