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Arsenal Caught in Tough Situation as Key Target Holds Contract Talks with Current Club

VALENCIAN COMMUNITY, SPAIN, JUN 29 – Cristhian Mosquera has agreed personal terms with Arsenal as the club prepares an improved £20-25 million offer to secure the promising young defender from Valencia.

  • Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, a 22-year-old centre-back, has rejected an improved contract offer as he desires a move to Arsenal this summer.
  • Mosquera’s contract expires in one year, and Arsenal submitted an initial rejected €14-15m bid while preparing a higher offer of €20-25m including bonuses.
  • The transfer talks continue amid Valencia’s arrival of new CEO Ron Gourlay, who is expected to influence the club’s stance on Mosquera’s future.
  • Fabrizio Romano stated, "Mosquera's desire is very clear," adding that the player respects Valencia but leans towards joining Arsenal as personal terms are agreed.
  • Arsenal faces a delicate situation balancing Mosquera’s contract status and Valencia’s asking price, suggesting negotiations might determine if they secure their top defensive target.
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Christian Mosquera, a 20-year-old central defender, is very close to signing up for Arsenal. The young talent has refused renewal with Valencia and would have already agreed personal terms with the English club. (You may be interested: Juan Guillermo Cuadrado was at the sports headquarters of Atlético Nacional.) Although he was born in Alicante, Mosquera is the son of Colombian parents and maintains dual nationality. He has represented Spain in …

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Sport Witness broke the news in United Kingdom on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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