Arsenal have reportedly had a bid rejected by Valencia for proficient younger Spanish centre-back Cristhian Mosquera.
The Gunners have been linked strongly with Mosquera as BBC Sport have picked up on their efforts to deliver the 20-year-old defender to the Emirates Stadium.
Nonetheless, it is likely to be that there might be some points forward, with Radio Marca Valencia offering an replace on the state of affairs right now.
See under as they state that Valencia have rejected Arsenal’s opening provide of lower than €20m, so it appears the north London giants should strive once more with an improved provide in the event that they actually wish to get this deal completed…
Extra data from Sport Witness suggests Mosquera himself has already agreed private phrases on a transfer to Arsenal.
Do Arsenal really want one other defensive signing as they work on Mosquera deal?
Mosquera’s identify got here considerably out of the blue yesterday, with a lot of Arsenal’s summer season to date being centered on attacking gamers.
Ben Jacobs has reported for Give Me Sport about Arsenal’s curiosity in extensive gamers like Rodrygo Goes and Eberechi Eze, whereas we reported yesterday on their ongoing talks over each Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal have first rate depth in defence, with William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes the undisputed starters, whereas Jakub Kiwior, Ben White, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori may play there.
So, Mosquera doesn’t essentially look wanted, however maybe his arrival means somebody like Kiwior might be transferring on.
Arsenal want squad depth
Even when nobody leaves, Arsenal may nonetheless do properly so as to add depth with somebody like Mosquera if they’ll do it with out spending a fortune.
Gabriel missed a big chunk of final season with harm, whereas White was additionally out for a while, and Calafiori was out and in of the group resulting from niggling health points.
The yr earlier than that, Timber missed nearly the whole season, and Saliba has needed to play loads of soccer over this era.
AFC received’t wish to discover themselves wanting choices in the event that they proceed to have unhealthy luck with accidents, so Mosquera may very well be a sensible addition if it comes off.
