Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Cristhian Mosquera after the defender flew to London on Tuesday morning. The Gunners are putting the finishing touches to a deal with Valencia that is understood to be below the Spanish club’s initial £17million asking price.

Cristhian Mosquera is set to join Arsenal after delivering an emotional goodbye to Valencia, the club he joined as a 12-year-old.

Cristhian Mosquera has opened up on the emotional strain of leaving Valencia ahead of his transfer to Arsenal. The Spanish club appear to have failed in their attempts to convince the defender to sign a new contract and remain with them.