Arsenal-Mosquera Valencia Transfer Talks Stall Amid Contract Renewal

Arsenal is actively pursuing the signing of Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera this summer, with the 21-year-old centre-back expressing a strong desire to join the Premier League club and having agreed personal terms. Although Valencia has offered Mosquera a new contract, which he has reportedly rejected, talks between the two clubs are ongoing, with Arsenal potentially needing to pay over €20 million to secure the transfer. Mosquera, who has been a key figure in Valencia's defense and is rated as one of the top young centre-backs globally, has also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and AC Milan. Despite stalled negotiations, Mosquera has resumed pre-season training with Valencia and remains willing to stay if a deal cannot be reached, while Arsenal considers other defensive options including Jakub Kiwior and Ben White. Arsenal's urgency in this transfer is partly due to the departure of Takehiro Tomiyasu and the possibility of William Saliba leaving in the future, prompting the club to strengthen its defensive lineup. The situation remains fluid with Arsenal preparing improved bids and balancing potential outgoings to fund new signings.