Christian Mosquera Focused on Arsenal Move Amid Valencia Contract Offer

Christian Mosquera still wants to join Arsenal, even though Valencia is trying to keep him with a new contract. Mosquera and Arsenal have already agreed on personal terms, and Arsenal will soon submit a new offer after their first €14 million bid was rejected.

According to a previous report, Christian Mosquera agreed to personal terms with Arsenal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal wants Mosquera to strengthen their defense this summer. They quickly agreed on terms with the 21-year-old center-back, showing they really want to complete the transfer. Valencia rejected Arsenal’s €14 million offer, but Arsenal plans to offer more than €20 million soon. While Valencia hopes he will extend his stay with them with a new long-term contract, Mosquera is focused on moving to the Premier League club. Real Madrid is also interested, but Valencia would prefer to sell to a foreign club, which may benefit Arsenal.

Valencia are asking for €20 million (£17 million) for Christian Mosquera.

ARSENAL’S SUMMER AND TEAM CONTEXT

Arsenal has already been busy in the transfer market, aiming to sign Mosquera. The north London club completed deals for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielders Christian Norgaard and Zubimendi before moving on. Manager Mikel Arteta wants to strengthen his defense early in the window, and after a slow start, Arsenal addressed several key areas. Arsenal is well-positioned financially to spend on strengthening their squad, competing strongly with rival Liverpool. Arsenal narrowly missed out on the Premier League title last season, finishing second to Manchester City. Therefore, the club wants to strengthen their squad to challenge for the title again next season.

Arsenal finished second in the Premier League last season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MOSQUERA AND THE CLUBS INVOLVED?

Arsenal will submit a new bid for Mosquera in the €20-23 million range soon. Valencia may become more open to negotiations as Mosquera enters the final year of his contract, and the player’s strong interest in moving may help speed up discussions. If the transfer is completed, Mosquera is expected to compete for a starting spot at Arsenal, where he will contribute his solid defensive skills. For Valencia, this transfer would mean preventing a player from leaving for free when his contract ends next year, allowing them to reinvest in improving the squad after finishing in the middle of La Liga last season.

Valencia finished ninth in La Liga last season.