Mitoma rises on Arsenal shortlist, Mosquera tipped for summer exit, and Forest enter race for Liverpool defender.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion warms up prior to the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and West Ham United FC at Amex Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
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Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their interest in Kaoru Mitoma, with the Brighton winger said to be featuring prominently in internal discussions, according to Caught Offside.
While Rodrygo is said to remain the preferred target, Mitoma is viewed as a viable alternative, particularly with Bayern Munich now apparently aware he could be available for around £42m.
Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest are pushing to sign Jarell Quansah from Liverpool, with a price tag of £25m – £30m set for the 22-year-old defender. Newcastle, Brentford, Everton and Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring his situation.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal is challenged by Murillo of Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on January 30, 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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Forest could need a replacement if interest in Murillo intensifies, with Arsenal also being linked to him.
Cristhian Mosquera poised for Valencia exit amid Arsenal interest
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)
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Cristhian Mosquera is expected to leave Valencia this summer, with the 20-year-old centre-back increasingly viewed as a saleable asset to balance the club’s books.
Despite his contract running until 2026, Valencia have no intention of risking his departure on a free in future, and have placed a €20m (£17m) valuation on the defender, who is actually valued at €30m on Transfermarkt.
Having failed to agree a renewal earlier this year, both parties now consider an exit inevitable.
PAMPLONA, SPAIN - MARCH 02: Cristhian Mosquera of Valencia CF battles for possession with Ante Budimir of CA Osasuna during the LaLiga match between CA Osasuna and Valencia CF at Estadio El Sadar on March 02, 2025 in Pamplona, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
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Importantly, Mosquera has made clear his respect for the club, declining to explore pre-contract offers in January to focus solely on helping Valencia avoid relegation. His maturity, combined with top-level potential, has led to wide admiration across Europe.
Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Aston Villa, RB Leipzig, and Villarreal are all tracking him, although none has submitted a formal offer.
For Arsenal, who are actively seeking to add depth at centre-back, Mosquera’s profile fits with Mikel Arteta’s recruitment blueprint: young, versatile, and tactically mature.
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