Cristhian Mosquera transfer: Valencia star breaks silence on Arsenal move

Valencia captain Jose Gaya has issued an update on the future of team-mate Cristhian Mosquera after he was the subject of an undisclosed bid from Arsenal. Mosquera, 21, has emerged as a target for the Gunners, who want to strengthen their defensive options in the summer transfer window.

Arsenal saw their opening offer rejected, with Valencia playing hardball over his future. That's despite the Spaniard only having 12 months left of his existing contract.

The Gunners won't give up on Mosquera, who recently helped Spain reach the quarter-finals of the under-21 European Championship. Reports claim that Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig also rate the right-footed centre-back highly.

Mosquera isn't the only in-demand Valencia youngster. There's also interest in Javi Guerra and Cesar Tarrega, but Gaya hopes that the trio will stay put.

Speaking to Spanish radio station A Punt, the Valencia star explained: "I would be delighted if all three could stay because I think they can give a lot this new season and bring a lot of joy to the fans.

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"As of today, unless there's any breaking news, I think all three of them are still with us, and I hope it continues like this, and they continue to grow as players."

Valencia's focus is on tying Mosquera down to a new deal, as they don't intend to sell him or his two team-mates this summer. A problem for the La Liga side, though, is that the 21-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal, who value his ability to play as both a right-back and centre-back.

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Earlier this month, Mosquera's agent, Sergio Barila, confirmed that his client was 'very happy' at Valencia, who've finally secured funding to complete a new stadium after years of setbacks. Barila also revealed that talks over a contract extension were ongoing.

Since joining Valencia aged 12, big things have been expected of Mosquera. Academy coach Miguel-Angel Angulo hailed: "He is characterised by a physical condition and good technical qualities, powerful in the air, and mature for his age."

Mosquera helped Spain win gold at Paris Olympic Games in 2024 before playing 41 times for Valencia last season. He played the full 90 minutes as his country lost to England under-21s in the last eight of the Euros.

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