Arsenal have now reached a verbal agreement to sign Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, paying a total of under £17m, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The news comes just a day after Arsenal agreed a £64m deal to bring Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres to the club. The Swedish forward has enjoyed a sensational spell in Portugal, but he looks set to make the move back to England, where he previously plied his trade with Coventry City.
Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Christian Norgaard have all arrived through the door so far, with Arsenal acting fast in the summer transfer window after ending the 2024/2025 campaign without a trophy.
Arsenal Reach Verbal Agreement to Sign Mosquera
They will pay under £17m total package
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Reporting on X, Romano has confirmed that Arsenal have now reached a verbal agreement to sign Valencia defender Mosquera, with formal steps to follow. The Gunners will pay a total fee of under £17m, with Romano adding that the Spanish defender only wanted to join Arsenal...
"BREAKING: Christian Mosquera to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place with formal steps to follow. €15m fee plus add-ons, total package under €20m. Long term deal in place, Mosquera who only wanted Arsenal. Medical ready later this week if all goes to plan."
Described as 'incredible' by Breaking The Lines, Mosquera is likely to come in and play a squad role under Mikel Arteta, considering the partnership that William Saliba and Gabriel have formed over the last few years.
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Arteta already has cover for Gabriel in the left-sided centre-back role, with Riccardo Calafiori at the club. With a deal for Mosquera close, the Spanish defender can provide cover and competition for Saliba on the other side, while he's also played at full-back at times during his career, making him a useful and versatile option for Arteta in defence.
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Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 14/07/25.