According to latest reports, it appears Arsenal have finally completed the signing of Lille defender Gabriel Magalahes.
The latest rumors doing the rounds is that Gabriel has signed for the Gunners.
The highly-rated defender was expected to leave the club this summer. That could finally be on the cards with Arsenal finally winning the race for his signature.
The Gunners had to ward off interest from a number of sides to sign Gabriel. The likes of Napoli and Manchester United were also keen on the defender.
After back and forth in negotiations, the 22-year-old is now on his way to the Emirates.
Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Sunday morning that the deal is more or less sorted.
Gabriel is expected to join Arsenal in a five-year deal with his medical penned for Monday. The defender will cost the Gunners €30m, including add-ons.
The Frenchman becomes Mikel Arteta’s first summer signing ahead of next season.
The Spaniard is keen on sorting Arsenal’s defensive woes and Gabriel is expected to play a part in that.
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