**Arsenal** under **Mikel Arteta** has set its sights on one of **Valencia**'s defensive gems, **Cristhian Mosquera**. The 20-year-old center-back, who has experienced a meteoric rise in the Spanish team, has become a key piece in Valencia's defense, attracting interest from several top clubs, including the London-based team. Arsenal's need to reinforce its defensive line, especially in light of a potential departure of Jakub Kiwior, has prompted the club to closely monitor Mosquera, who could become a strategic signing for the future.
The young defender, who joined Valencia's first team in early 2023, has shown the maturity and quality required to excel in La Liga. While his contract with the Spanish club runs until 2026, rumors of his possible departure have persisted, and Arsenal seems ready to make a concrete offer in the coming months. Arteta, who has strengthened various areas of the team in recent seasons, believes Mosquera could be the key to maintaining defensive solidity in the long term.
**Arsenal Wants to Sign Cristhian Mosquera**
Kiwior's situation at Arsenal has also been a significant factor in the interest in Mosquera. With the arrival of defensive reinforcements like Riccardo Calafiori and the return of Jurrien Timber, the Polish player's future at the club has become uncertain. Although Kiwior is contracted until 2028, his role in the team has diminished, and a potential departure in the winter transfer market seems imminent. If his exit materializes, Mosquera would be the prime candidate to fill his position and continue his progression in one of the most competitive teams in the Premier League.
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