Arsenal’s interest in Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera has been well established, with the Gunners viewing the 21-year-old Spanish centre-back as a key asset for both the present and the future. This is yet another twist in a long-running transfer saga for the North London club.
Softfootball is in a position to report that Arsenal are also eyeing Ademola Lookman who is likewise on Manchester United’s radar and have also turned their attention to Mosquera, one of the brightest young talents in Spanish football.
In a surprising development, Fabrizio Romano on X, indicated that Mosquera is eager to make the move to England.
🚨❤️🤍 Christian Mosquera’s plan remains clear: he wants to join Arsenal project despite new contract proposal from Valencia.
Full focus on negotiations with #AFC as personal terms are agreed and new bid will be needed after opening one for €14m, rejected. pic.twitter.com/Lo4JkEJcih
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2025However, Valencia are not giving up easily. The Spanish outfit has offered Mosquera a contract extension in a bid to keep hold of the promising defender for the foreseeable future.
The young star has reportedly made his intentions known to both his agents and the Valencia hierarchy. This is undoubtedly positive news for Arsenal, as Mosquera’s willingness to join makes it easier for the Gunners to initiate talks with Valencia. Whether a deal will be completed remains to be seen.
Arsenal is a club desperate to return to its glory days of the 1990s and early 2000s. Despite assembling a strong team under Spanish manager Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have gained a reputation as the “nearly team”, finishing runners-up in the Premier League three seasons in a row without lifting the title.
Mosquera is an intelligent, composed defender, and his performances at just 21 years of age have been nothing short of remarkable. Arsenal are determined to rewrite their story heading into the 2025/26 season.
As Softfootball earlier reported, the club has already signed Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad and recently completed the acquisition of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta explained why Arsenal signed their sixth goalkeeper for Mikel Arteta. With title ambitions in sight, Arsenal know they must win silverware next season.
Cristhian Mosquera could be a crucial piece of the puzzle—a future defensive partner to fan favourite and ever-reliable William Saliba.
