Fenerbahçe ‘to lodge’ loan bid for Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera, pending Mikel Arteta approval | OneFootball

Fanatik reports that Fenerbahçe are preparing a loan move for Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera, with any transfer dependent on Mikel Arteta’s approval. The 22-year-old is viewed as a priority addition before the transfer deadline.

The Yellow Canaries’ transfer committee has finalised a formal offer that would take Mosquera on loan for the coming season, including an option to buy at the end of the campaign.

Recent defensive tweaks have sharpened the need for greater athleticism, physicality and European know-how in the back line.

With Fenerbahçe fighting on domestic and European fronts, the switch could hand the defender regular starts at a high level. Strengthening at centre-back is seen as central to their Süper Lig push.

Arsenal are still assessing their depth and have not sanctioned an exit. Fenerbahçe remain in contact with representatives and are ready to complete paperwork once permission is granted for a move to Istanbul.

Source: Turkish-Football.com

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