Transfer market stirs: Enzo Barrenechea's ex-team-mate interests Benfica | OneFootball

Nicolás Otamendi's future - which depends on Rui Costa - remains uncertain, giving rise to some rumors. According to the information gathered, the British press reports that Cristhian Mosquera is of interest to Benfica. He is an Arsenal centre-back who has already shared a dressing room with Enzo Barrenechea at Valencia.

According to information reported by SportsBoom and Ekrem Konur, the Lisbon club is closely monitoring the Spanish defender's situation and sees him as a possible replacement for Nicolás Otamendi, whose future could involve leaving the club when the summer transfer window reopens.

Mosquera, who recently became a senior Spain international, is the third centre-back in Arsenal's pecking order, behind the starting duo of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães. With that in mind, the 21-year-old footballer is expected to leave the Gunners in the summer on loan, and Benfica appears to be the most likely destination for the player.

The truth is that, as the season enters its final stretch, Benfica's defence has been the area that has sparked the most debate in recent weeks. The futures of António Silva and Nicolás Otamendi are uncertain, as there are still no agreements in place for their renewals. Tomás Araújo, at this point, may be the only certainty for 2026/27.

This season, playing for Arsenal, Cristhian Mosquera - valued at €35 million - has already made 27 official appearances: 15 in the Premier League, seven in the Champions League, three in the FA Cup and two in the EFL Cup. The Spaniard did not register any goal contributions in the 1,532 minutes he spent on the pitch.

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