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Written by Joe Rindl, Holly Bacon, Ijeoma Osadebe, Sarah Rendell & Melissa Edwards.

  1. Who is Mosquera - by numbers

    Melissa Edwards
    BBC Sport journalist

    Cristhian Mosquera of Valencia CF in action during the LaLiga match between CA Osasuna and Valencia CF at Estadio El SadarGetty Images

    Cristhian Mosquera was Valencia's most reliable man last season, playing over 3,300 minutes in La Liga alone - 300 more minutes than the next teammate who is now Liverpool's back-up goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili.

    The Spaniard had a tackle success rate of 77.5% which contributed to Valencia topping La Liga's team tackle charts (yep, they do measure that), ahead of Sevilla and Real Madrid respectively.

    That said, despite standing at nearly 6ft 2, the Spaniard lost over half of his aerial duels and had four errors leading to shots at goal.

    Cristhian Mosquera 2024-25 La Liga stats - Matches played 37 Tackle success rate 77.5% Aerial duel success rate 44.6% Pass completion 90.5% Goals 1 Errors leading to shot at goal 4

  2. Analysis - Mosquera gives availability and versatility

    Alex Howell
    BBC football news reporter in Singapore

    Arsenal unveil new signing Cristhian Mosquera at Sobha Realty Training CentreGetty Images

    Arsenal have secured the signing of Mosquera and have added what they feel is a young defender with quality to add options to their backline.

    He has played senior football for two seasons and in 2024-25, he not only played the most minutes of anyone in the Valencia squad, but also the second-most of any outfield player in the whole of La Liga.

    That type of availability is important to Arsenal manager Arteta who will be hopeful to avoid the injuries which caused so many issues for him last season.

    Alongside the availability, Mosquera can play across every position in defence, adding versatility to a strong Arsenal squad.

    The 21-year-old may take time to adapt to the league and country but with a large contingent of Spanish speakers at Arsenal, the process of settling in should be a lot easier.

  3. Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport

    Absolutely not. Some of you still like me.

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    Who’s your team Joe? Don’t fear the downvotes - just tell us

    Conor, Kent

  5. Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport

    I get that I'm part of the problem, being a journalist on the BBC's transfer live page and all that...

    ...but a big part of me is sad that I'll probably never experience my team signing a player out of nowhere again.

    Those were the days.

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    “Gunners also on the verge of signing Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres,” for what seems like 2 weeks now. Totally takes the excitement away (if it even happens).

    Andy, Kent

  7. 'An intelligent player with good pace' - Arteta

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with (2ndL) new signing Cristhian Mosquera and (R) Sporting Director Andrea Berta at Sobha Realty Training CentreGetty Images

    Manager Mikel Arteta has described Cristhian Mosquera as an 'exciting talent' with 'enormous potential' as Arsenal continue to strengthen their squad this summer.

    "We're delighted to welcome Cristhian to Arsenal. As a 21-year-old defender, Cristhian has already performed consistently well with significant experience in La Liga," Arteta said.

    "He is an intelligent player with good pace, who can play centrally and on both sides. He is a young player with exciting talent and enormous potential, who will fit well into our squad as we continue to prepare for next season.

    "Cristhian adds good quality to our squad, and we look forward to working with him and making him feel at home with us.“From all of us, we welcome Cristhian and his family to the club.”

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    I dont think buying Isak is a very good idea for Liverpool tbh, he is too expensive and seems to have injury problems too often. LFC should concentrate now on more defensive players.

    Val, South Coast

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    With all this attacking options Liverpool are making, it just makes me think that Salah will be sold within the next 2 transfer windows as this would make sense, financially as well as age.

    John, Kent

  10. 'My career has moved faster than I expected'

    Arsenal

    Arsenal unveil new signing Cristhian Mosquera at Sobha Realty Training CentreGetty Images

    Yesterday, Cristhian Mosquera joined Arsenal from Valencia on a five-year contract for an initial fee in the region of 15m euros (£13m).

    The 21-year-old can play at both centre-back and right-back and will fill the gap in the squad left by the departure of Takehiro Tomiyasu, who mutually agreed to terminate his contract earlier this month.

    “It means a lot to me. There’s been a lot of hard work behind all of this," Mosquera told Arsenal's club website.

    "I couldn't let it pass me by. I'm joining a historic, massive club. When you arrive here with your family, you really feel the greatness of the place.

    "My career has moved faster than I expected and I've had to mature fast. Coming here is a chance to keep learning and improving."

  11. Mosquera is a Gunner...

    Arsenal unveil new signing Cristhian Mosquera at Sobha Realty Training CentreGetty Images
    Arsenal unveil new signing Cristhian Mosquera at Sobha Realty Training CentreGetty Images
    Arsenal new signing Cristhian Mosquera with (R) Jurrien Timber at Sobha Realty Training CentreGetty Images

    Thanks all. Now for some concrete transfer news.

    There's been a new arrival in North London...

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    Might be asking for a torrent of down votes here but I'm not entirely convinced you get the best of Salah and Isak if they're in the same line-up. Salah excels when playing with link-up forwards like Firmino (or Ekitike even..). Signing Isak doesn't guarantee them the league IMO.

    Chris, London

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    I don't understand those saying that adding Isak to the squad would leave Liverpool bloated/unbalanced. Darwin Nunez is on his way out and Hugo Ekitike will obviously get a lot of time off the bench, in Europe and in cup competitions.

    James, Manchester

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    I agree that too many signings can destabilise a squad, but if Diaz goes then Liverpool will need a replacement and a forward line of Ekitke, Isak and Salah would look awesome. There are some really exciting forgotten youngsters in the squad as well (especially Harvey Elliott).

    Mark, Woking

  15. The back pages

    The Express also lead with the Isak story and say Liverpool are 'on alert' as the striker tells the club he wants to explore a move elsewhere.

    The Telegraph have headlined the story 'Isak wants to quit Newcastle'.

    The Daily ExpressExpress
    The Telegraph back pageThe Telegraph

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    Hey Joe, a nervous Newcastle fan here. If Isak does go to Liverpool then he will tear up the league with Salah. Chelsea won't get him they don't need any more players lol

    James, Newcastle

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    Despite winning the league, Liverpool's attack often looked tired last season. Isak isn't just an addition; he's the missing piece to transform them into Europe's dominant force.

    Ell, Liverpool

  18. 'Away The Lad'

    Unsurprisingly one of the stories dominating the back pages this morning is the future of Alexander Isak.

    The Star have gone with the headline 'Away The Lad' and say the striker has opened the door to a 'sensational' British record transfer to Liverpool after informing Newcastle he wants to explore a move away from St James' Park.

    The Star's back page with a picture of Alexander IsakStar

  19. Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport

    Fair enough, Dan. (Also, it's unlikely. Man Utd probably can't afford him).

    You've got me thinking though, what's the funniest thing that could happen in this transfer window?

    I'd go with Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Liverpool and the ex-Evertonian then scoring so many he ends up outperforming Salah, Ekitike and potentially Isak.

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    Would love for Man Utd to pinch Gyokeres from Arsenal. What’s the likelihood this could still happen? Not a Man Utd fan, but would just like to laugh at Arsenal about something.

    Dan, London