Arsenal is close to signing Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia in a deal potentially exceeding 200 million in summer spending. Negotiations began after an initial 14 million offer was rejected. The agreement is for an initial 13 million, plus 3.5 million in bonuses. Mosquera, a 21-year-old defender, could join his new teammates soon, as Arsenal prepares for an Asian tour. They have also confirmed other signings and are interested in Eberechi Eze while planning to offload fringe players, like Leandro Trossard, amidst squad reshaping efforts.
Arsenal are hoping to complete the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia this week in a deal that could take their summer spending past 200m.
Negotiations with Valencia over the 21-year-old defender have been taking place since an initial offer of 14m including bonuses was rejected this month.
Mosquera was identified as Arsenal's main target to provide competition for William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes after establishing himself as a first choice for Valencia over the past two seasons.
They are also poised to announce the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea for up to 52m and have agreed a deal with Sporting for Viktor Gyokeres, with the total package for the Sweden striker potentially worth 64m.
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