Arsenal scouts were spellbound by two teenage defenders after launching an exploratory mission to Spain last week, according to reports on the continent.
Gunners representatives travelled to La Nucia, in the Alicante region, to watch Valencia youngsters Cristhian Mosquera and Jesus Vazquez in action for Spain Under-19 against Austria. The two defenders are enjoying breakthrough seasons at club level and were rewarded with starts in the European Championship qualifier last Wednesday.
The game ended all square after the hosts let a two-goal lead slip in the second half but centre-back Mosquera and left-back Vazquez impressed, even if the latter picked up a late yellow card. The youthful duo are making waves in La Liga and as many as 18 European clubs sent scouts to watch them in action at Camilo Cano stadium.
