Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Valencia centre back Cristhian Mosquera on a long-term contract. The 21-year-old adds further depth to an Arsenal backline that already boasts the likes of William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori among others, and will wear the number three shirt in north London.

Arsenal on Thursday announced the signing of Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, taking their spending during the summer transfer window close to £140 million ($189 million).Mosquera, who played 41 times for Valencia last season,

Although Arsenal has not yet announced his signing, Christian Mosquera is a Gunner in all respects and only needs to finalize some paperwork for the London club to present him.In the meantime, the

Mosquera is set to become Arsenal's fifth signing of the summer window after Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Madueke, and the Spain Under-21 international arrives with a tremendous fitness record.

The ‘leaked image’ has since been removed – but it is still being shared online (Picture: Getty) Arsenal’s £17m deal to sign Valencia star Cristhian Mosquera appears to b

Manchester United are looking to take advantage of Javi Guerra’s stalled contract talks with Valencia.Cristhian Mosquera and Guerra were two of Valencia’s brightest players last campaign.

Arsenal -bound Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera "ticks all the boxes" for Mikel Arteta, and the 21-year-old has the potential to be a "big, big hit" in the Premier League, expert Charles Watts believes.