Arsenal could take one of Aston Villa's transfer targets off the market
Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera
Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera(Image: Getty Images)
Arsenal are reportedly working on a deal to sign Aston Villa transfer target Cristhian Mosquera.
The Valencia defender is available for a cut-price fee this summer and was included on a long list of centre-back targets identified by Villa before the season had even ended.
Mosquera has been with Valencia since the age of 12, progressing through the academy ranks before making his first-team debut in January 2022.
Last season, the 20-year-old impressed under Carlos Corberán, as Valencia went from relegation candidates to contenders for European football after Christmas.
Former West Bromwich Albion boss Corberán also brought the best out of Enzo Barrenechea, who was on loan at the Mestalla from Villa last term.
Mosquera has just one year remaining on his contract, meaning he could be available for a relatively modest transfer fee.
Reports in Spain suggest that fee could be as low as €18 million (£15 million), despite the youngster's strong performances under Corberán and his tally of over 87 professional appearances.
Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain have also been credited with interest in the Spain Under-21 international.
However, The Athletic now claims that Arsenal are pushing to sign Mosquera, who represented Spain’s Under-21s at the European Championships this summer.
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