BREAKING: Cristhian Mosquera to Arsenal transfer breakthrough as agreement reached

Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera just a day after Andrea Berta negotiated a breakthrough in talks for Sporting srtriker Viktor Gyokeres.

Sam Dean of the Telegraph claims the Gunners are expected to unveil the Spanish youth international later this week having reached an agreement with the La Liga side, with Valencia having wanted around £17 million to complete the transfers.

Arsenal, it is claimed, have managed to lower the price below £15m and the defender will reportedly sign a long-term deal in north London as Mikel Arteta's side continues to evolve this summer.

The 21-year-old is expected to link up with Arsenal ahead of their pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong.

Mosquera is viewed as the ideal candidate to come in and compete alongside William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.

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