From the start of this summer’s transfer window, one of Arsenal’s main objectives was to recruit a centre-back who could provide quality cover for William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães. Such was the perceived need for another high-class central defender,

Cristhian Mosquera is en route from London to Singapore to join up with Arsenal’s pre-season tour, having spent the last few days finalising a move from Valencia. The Athletic reported on July 14 that Arsenal were working to complete a deal for the centre-back,