Didac Aguirre Arteta wants him too, he's not Rodrygo and he's been on Real Madrid's radar for months.
The player who is at risk of not joining Real Madrid after Arsenal's recent interest
The Premier League has always been a significant rival in Real Madrid's transfer markets. Signing players who were on the club's radar, Arsenal is the team that's interfering the most with Real Madrid's plans this summer. Christian Mosquera, the young center-back from Valencia, is the new target Mikel Arteta has in mind.
While the signing of Dean Huijsen was a very successful move by Real Madrid, the club is looking to keep strengthening its defense. The three-center-back system has created the need to have at least one more player for this position. Although Alaba is still a Real Madrid player, his recent injury has ruled him out as an option for Xabi.
Signing Mosquera is ideal for Real Madrid given his age and potential. But Arsenal has already made an offer for the center-back: 14 million euros, which were rejected by Valencia, and the English club has increased its offer to 20 million euros.
Arsenal's displeasure
Having been part of Valencia since 2023, Christian Mosquera is one of the best center-backs in LaLiga. After years in Valencia's youth academy, the Spaniard finally had the chance to shine in the team. The 3,615 minutes he has played this season show that Mosquera not only proved his worth, but also established himself as a starter.
At 21 years old and under contract until the summer of 2026, Mosquera has the door open to leave this summer. Real Madrid's interest remains. But the lack of an offer from it has pushed him away from the doors of Santiago Bernabéu.
Besides the desire to have Rodrygo Goes for next season, Arsenal will also take a talented center-back from Real Madrid. From being eliminated in the Champions League quarterfinals by the London club to losing this signing, Arsenal is a real problem.
Real Madrid's defense
Whether or not Mosquera's signing happens, Real Madrid still has several targets for this summer transfer window. Ibrahima Konaté is one of the most notable, with the Liverpool center-back potentially joining Real Madrid for free next summer.
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