Arsenal in talks to sign Valencia defender Mosquera

Arsenal are successful talks to motion defender Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia.

The Gunners want to make a protect signing this summertime and nan 20-year-old Spaniard, who tin play astatine centre-back and right-back, is emerging arsenic their favoured option.

Arsenal person shown liking successful Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace, but nan England world whitethorn beryllium reluctant to subordinate fixed that he whitethorn find opportunities constricted down Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba.

Spain Under-21 world Mosquera has made 90 appearances for Valencia and was a regular successful nan squad past season, playing 90 minutes successful 37 of nan club's 38 La Liga games.

It has been a engaged 24 hours for Arsenal, who are besides connected nan verge of completing a move for Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard.

A interest worthy up to £15million has been agreed and nan Denmark world is group to acquisition a medical.

Arsenal are besides imminently expected to complete nan signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea.

Meanwhile, 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly signed a five-year woody at Emirates Stadium connected Thursday.

The full-back made 39 appearances for Arsenal past play arsenic he established himself arsenic a regular successful Mikel Arteta's side.

Fellow defender Gabriel besides signed a semipermanent contract earlier this month.