Inter Milan have accelerated their pursuit of highly-rated Valencia center-back Cristhian Mosquera in recent days.

Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, they’re on the verge of agreeing on personal terms with the player.

It would be a first step toward bringing the 20-year-old to San Siro.

However, finding an agreement with Valencia could prove rather tricky.

Despite Mosquera’s expiring contract, the Spaniards are keen to keep hold of their prized asset.

The defender’s deal runs out next summer, which puts Los Che in a precarious position.

Inter Milan Closing In on Valencia Defender Cristhian Mosquera

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MALLORCA, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 29: Cristhian Mosquera of Valencia CF gestures during the LaLiga match between RCD Mallorca and Valencia CF at Estadi de Son Moix on November 29, 2024 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images)

Aware of the situation, Inter have intensified talks with Cristhian Mosquera.

Indeed, they hope to strengthen their bargaining position before meeting Valencia to negotiate the price tag.

Meanwhile, the Mestalla outfit will reportedly ask for approximately €20 million to sanction a deal.

However, the Italians may try to drive the price down and secure more favorable terms.

With Mosquera unwilling to stay, Valencia may have no choice but to drop their demands.

Otherwise, they will need to run the risk of losing him on a free transfer in 12 months.

Apart from Mosquera, Inter remain in the race for Parma starlet Giovanni Leoni.