Arsenal Willing to Pay Up to €25M for PSG, Real Madrid Transfer Target

Arsenal chief Andrea Berta is considering whether to increase the club’s offer for Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera after their opening bid was rejected, according to Spanish outlet Super Deporte (h/t The Mirror). The initial offer was reportedly around €15 million (£12.8 million), but Valencia were not persuaded to sell.

A deal could be possible if Arsenal return with a proposal in the €20 million to €25 million range, with an additional €3-5 million in add-ons. Mosquera, whose contract expires next summer, recently featured for Spain at the Under-21 Euros.

Recently, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Arsenal have agreed on personal terms with Mosquera. After Valencia rejected Arsenal’s initial €14 million bid, the club is preparing a new offer—the Premier League side hope to complete the deal for a fee over €20 million, with talks currently ongoing.

Marca has reported that Real Madrid are already weighing their options for next summer’s free agents. Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly and Mosquera are among the names on their radar.

Foot Mercato reported that Mosquera is on PSG’s transfer radar this summer to continue injecting youth into the center-back position. A key player for Valencia, the Alicante native could be sold by the club to boost its finances.

Nonetheless, it seems Arsenal have the upper hand in this race and if they present an offer that satisfies Valencia, then the Gunners will come away with the talented young defender.