Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera admitted that he was more than aware of the challenge that he would face coming to Arsenal. The Gunners have found what they believe to be one of the bargains of the summer following the 21-year-old’s £15million move from Valencia.

Mosquera has already featured in both the right and left centre-half roles and flourished under Mikel Arteta. It was indeed the Spanish coach who proved a difference-maker in discussions.

football.london understands Valencia made major attempts to try and convince the defender to stay while there was also interest from other clubs. However, Mosquera again made it clear in an interview with AS that North London was the only place he was heading.

“I feel great at the club and in the city,” he said. “From the first moment Arteta spoke to me, I had no doubts about going to Arsenal.

“There’s an incredible group of players. Plus, there are a lot of Spanish speakers who have helped me adapt.”

Playing for Arsenal in the centre of defence means either covering for or displacing William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes. For many, the pair are the world’s best when it comes to central defensive partnerships.

However, a...