Arsenal’s talks to sign Valencia Central Defender Christian Mosquera has been confirmed in a report by BBC Sports’ Sami Mokbell.
Spain Under 23 International has emerged as the highest target for gunners’ defense, but it appears they are also investigating other options.
One of them was named Crystal Palace’s Marc Guech in a BBC report, but it appears that England International had reserved its participation.
Mosquera is only 20 years old so it makes sense as someone who can come in and provide team depth, but Guehi wants to start the game.
If the palace defender leaves Selhurst Park, it certainly intends to become a key player for the bigger club, but he would not have been given much playing time due to the presence of William Saliva and Gabriel Magalges at Emirates Stadium.
What does Mosquera’s transfer mean to other Arsenal defenders?
Mosquera’s arrival can be interesting as it raises questions about the future of people like Jakub Kiwior.
Polish International was brilliantly buried while Gabriel was injured in the late stages of last season, but he barely had the chance to start the game.
Maybe Mosquera is taking part in the view that Kiwior will be able to come out and play elsewhere more frequently.
This has not been confirmed yet, but it makes sense as something to watch, with Arsenal also being Riccardo Carafioli, Ben White and Julien Timber as other players who can fill out in central defense if necessary.
What’s next for Marc Guehi?
Guehi looked like Arsenal’s radar, where could he go instead?
The Telegraph recently united Guehi as a Liverpool target. That makes sense for the Reds, as Ibrahima Conate was there in the final year of his contract at Anfield.
If the LFC decides to cash in on Conate to avoid losing him for free next year, Guehi looks like he could be an ideal alternative for him to come in (partner Virgil Van Dijk, who is his partner.
Write exclusively for him Catch off side In a column yesterday, former Liverpool star Stan Colliemore said he would sell Conate and sign it in order to replace him.