Cristhian Mosquera has confirmed that he will leave Valencia this summer, as he nears a move to Arsenal. The Spanish centre-back is set to make the switch to north London in a reported €15million, which could rise to just under €20million with add-ons.

Arsenal transfer target Cristhian Mosquera is more important than many think, as the Spaniard solves three major issues on Mikel Arteta’s side

Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera is likely to be the next addition to Mikel Arteta's defence, but what do we know about the 22 year-old? Mosquera joined Valencia as a 12 year-old in 2016, before making his first-team debut in 2022 when he became the youngest centre-back to play for the club.

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Arsenal have agreed to pay an initial £13m to sign Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia; Spain U21 centre-back is set to head to the Emirates Stadium having impressed in LaLiga and is expected to provide

Jakub Kiwior may be the player most affected by the imminent arrival of Cristhian Mosquera at Arsenal. The Polish defender currently finds himself at the bottom of the centre-back hierarchy at the Emirates, yet he continues to deliver composed and effective performances whenever called upon.

Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his central defensive depth, and has reportedly identified Cristhian Mosquera as his desired target. LIVE BLOG: All the latest transfer news and rumours Currently, the Gunners boast William Saliba, Gabriel, Jakub Kiwior ...

However, Lewis-Skelly will reportedly be sticking with his current 49 shirt for the 2025-26 season due to its historic connections with the Arsenal Invincibles' unbeaten run, so the '3' is there for the taking for Mosquera.