Arsenal begin their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Italian giants AC Milan in Singapore on July 23.
Mikel Arteta’s side will then face Premier League rivals Newcastle United in the same city, before travelling to Hong Kong to meet North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Having watched his side finish second in the top flight table in each of the past three seasons, Arteta will undoubtedly be keen to ensure his side go one better next term.
Despite this, the Gunners are yet to make a single signing so far this summer, although that could be about to change.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are in talks with Valencia about a deal for defender Cristhian Mosquera, with the player keen on the proposed move.
Mosquera impressed for Valencia last season (Photo: Sipa US/Alamy)
It is claimed that the 20-year-old has been identified by those in charge of Arsenal’s recruitment as an ideal candidate to bolster Arteta’s defensive options.
Mosquera is said to have already given the green light to the proposed move, with Arsenal now locked in talks with their Spanish counterparts in an effort to reach an agreement.
A product of Valencia’s youth system, Mosquera has already played no fewer than 90 times for the La Liga side across all competitions, scoring on one occasion.
Romano claims that Arsenal have already explained their planned project to the player, who is keen on the idea of a move to The Emirates.
Arsenal and Valencia are now working to find an agreement, with another round of talks to occur soon, he claims.
Mosquera’s current contract with his boyhood club is set to run until the end of next season, so the Spanish side could opt to cash in on him this summer as opposed to losing him for free next year.