Cristhian Mosquera has rejected a contract extension from Valencia, informing the Spanish club he wishes to be transferred to Arsenal, according to AS.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Cristhian Mosquera of Valencia CF celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga match between Valencia CF and CD Leganes at Estadio Mestalla on February 09, 2025 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
The 21-year-old centre-back is understood to have agreed personal terms with the Premier League side, who have already tabled at least one offer.
The situation has been building in recent days, with multiple sources in Spain, including Las Provincias, reporting that Arsenal are preparing a final bid to force a deal.
Valencia, who are in need of cash, are thought to be holding out for around €20 million (£17.2 million), while Arsenal value the player closer to €15 million (£12.9 million).
DARMSTADT, GERMANY - MARCH 25: Cristhian Mosquera of Spain reacts during the U21 international friendly match between U21 Germany and U21 Spain at Stadion am Boellenfalltor on March 25, 2025 in Darmstadt, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images for DFB)
Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images for DFB
Mosquera’s refusal to extend his current deal, which runs until 2026, has now left Valencia with limited leverage. The club’s inability to match Arsenal’s proposed salary package further underlines their weakening position.
Simon Jones of the Daily Mail confirmed on Monday that Arsenal remain intent on bringing Mosquera to London and are expected to return with an improved offer.
With the player pushing for the move and personal terms already agreed, it now appears to be a question of when, not if, the clubs can reach a compromise.
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