Arsenal have no intention of giving up on Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, after their latest offer was turned down. The 21-year-old has shown a clear desire to leave Mestalla this summer, and the Gunners are going to do their best to make that happen.
Mosquera has a €90m release clause, but after attracting the interest of a number of the European elite, including AC Milan and Atletico Madrid, contract talks with Valencia have stalled. Now with just a year left on his deal, Los Che will likely have to sell the Spain under-21 international in order to avoid losing him for free next year.
At one stage it did look like the impressive young defender would sign a new contract with Valencia, but no offer was forthcoming until the interest of Arsenal. This week, with Mosquera now hopeful of a move to London, and contract terms agreed, an offer did arrive to put Mosquera on a €3m per annum deal. However he has turned it down, as he pursues a higher wage and Champions League football.
“Mosquera has stood out for his strength and pace in defence, making him difficult to get past in La Liga. He also has a tenacious aspect to his game and enjoys a battle with a centre-forward. On the ball, Mosquera is neat and tidy without standing out. This season he has been a little more inconsistent than last, making some mental errors, but it is fair to put them down to growing pains, and he remains one of the most promising prospects in Spanish football.” – Analysis from Ruairidh Barlow, Editor.
