Aston Villahave joined the race for a standout LaLiga defender already on the radar of Arsenal and PSG. With Luis Enrique thriving inParis—especially whenit comes to developing youngtalent—PSG could be an appealing landing spot for the rising star.
Despite boasting one of Ligue 1’s strongest backlines, PSG are starting to show some cracks after a long, demanding season. Lucas Hernandez is still regaining full fitness after a serious injury, while captain Marquinhos doesn’t quite have the burst he once did in his early 20s.
Presnel Kimpembe remainsan influentialpresence in the dressing room, but questions linger about how much he can contribute in the short to medium term. And while Luis Enrique is high on Lucas Beraldo’s upside, the young defender is still too raw to be more than a depth option at this stage.
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Cristhian Mosquera
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Aston Villa are keeping a close eye on Valencia CF center back Cristian Mosquera, according toRadio Marca. The Premier League side—led by Unai Emery and with Monchi overseeing transfers—have been tracking the young defender since last season. Their strong relationship with the Spanish club hasgiven them a chance to follow Mosquera’s development up close.
Mosquerais expected to draw significant interest as the summer window approaches. In addition to PSG and Arsenal,both AC Milan and Juventus have previously shown interest.
While no official offers havebeen made yet, his release clauseis reportedly set at around €18 million, despite his contract running out next summer.That price tag reflects how closelyclubs—especiallyVilla—have been monitoring his rise.
Arsenal are also in the transferrace with Aston Villa, PSG
Cristhian Mosquera
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Foot Mercato reported Tuesday that Paris Saint-Germain have set their sights on Valencia center-back Cristhian Mosquera as part of their push to add more youth to their defense this summer.
The 20-year-old Spanish international prospect hasbeen a standout forValencia—strong, quick, and reliable in one-on-one situations.But with the club looking to improve its financialsituation, a summer sale is on the table.
Meanwhile,Cadena SER reports that Arsenal are preparing a summer bid for the Spanish-Colombian defender. The Gunners are said to be ready to offer around €20 million, a figure Valencia considers fair for one of their most promising young players.