Arsenal transfer target Cristhian Mosquera is more important than many think, as the Spaniard solves three major issues on Mikel Arteta’s side

Arsenal Close In on Cristhian Mosquera Signing from ValenciaArsenal are closing in on the signing of Valencia’s highly rated centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his

Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera is likely to be the next addition to Mikel Arteta's defence, but what do we know about the 22 year-old? Mosquera joined Valencia as a 12 year-old in 2016, before making his first-team debut in 2022 when he became the youngest centre-back to play for the club.

Arsenal have agreed to pay an initial £13m to sign Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia; Spain U21 centre-back is set to head to the Emirates Stadium having impressed in LaLiga and is expected to provide

Jakub Kiwior may be the player most affected by the imminent arrival of Cristhian Mosquera at Arsenal. The Polish defender currently finds himself at the bottom of the centre-back hierarchy at the Emirates, yet he continues to deliver composed and effective performances whenever called upon.

However, Lewis-Skelly will reportedly be sticking with his current 49 shirt for the 2025-26 season due to its historic connections with the Arsenal Invincibles' unbeaten run, so the '3' is there for the taking for Mosquera.