Arsenal’s pursuit of Cristhian Mosquera remains alive, despite their opening bid being rejected by Valencia.
The 21-year-old centre-back is entering the final year of his contract, and while Valencia want to keep him, sources close to the deal confirm that personal terms have already been agreed with Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta is looking to add depth and versatility to his defence, and Mosquera — who can play both as a centre-back and right-back — is seen as an ideal fit.
Gaya Responds: “I Hope He Stays”
Valencia captain Jose Gaya addressed the speculation during an interview with A Punt, saying he hopes Mosquera and his two in-demand teammates, Javi Guerra and Cesar Tarrega, remain at the club.
“I’d be delighted if all three could stay. I think they can bring a lot of joy to the fans this season… As of today, unless there’s breaking news, they’re still with us.” — Jose Gaya
Valencia are trying to secure Mosquera to a new deal, but his camp is understood to be open to a Premier League move, with Arsenal leading the race.
Who Else Wants Mosquera?
The Gunners aren’t alone. Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, and RB Leipzig are all tracking Mosquera, who recently helped Spain reach the U21 Euro quarter-finals.
Despite the rejected offer, Arsenal remain confident they can get the deal done, especially as Valencia risk losing him for free next summer if no extension is agreed.
Stats Mosquera comparison
| Player | Apps (24/25) | Tackles+Interceptions p90 | Clearances p90 | Aerial Win % | Pass Completion % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia) | 37 | ≈2.5 | – | – | – |
| Iñigo Martínez (Barcelona) | 28 | ≈1.55 | ≈3.7 | – | 91.4 % |
| José Mª Giménez (At. Madrid) | 27 | ≈2.39 | ≈5.19 | – | 91.8 % |
Analyst Verdict
Mosquera fits Arsenal’s model: young, versatile, technically strong, and hungry for a bigger stage. With Arteta’s backline needing more reliable rotation options, especially on the right side, he would be a high-upside, low-risk investment. If Valencia refuse to lower demands, Arsenal may wait and return with a structured offer — or shift targets.
Key Insights
- Arsenal had opening bid for Mosquera rejected by Valencia
- Player has agreed personal terms with the Gunners
- Contract expires in 12 months — pressure on Valencia to sell or renew
- Jose Gaya says he hopes Mosquera, Guerra, and Tarrega all stay
- Several top clubs monitoring the situation
What’s Next?
Arsenal are expected to return with an improved bid. Unless Valencia extend Mosquera’s contract soon, their stance may soften — especially with pre-season approaching.
How much should Arsenal offer for Mosquera — and is he worth the gamble?
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