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.

Arsenal have reportedly struck a verbal agreement with Valencia for centre-back Cristhian Mosquera to continue a summer of excessive spending. During a window relentlessly dominated by talk of which striker Arsenal are going to sign,

Arsenal are working to complete a deal to sign Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera. Personal terms are in place with the 21-year-old and the two clubs are close to reaching an agreement. The Athletic previously reported that the north London side were working on a deal to sign Mosquera with a defensive signing a priority this summer.