After getting called up by Brazil, Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes provided a new update during the international break. After missing the first three games of the season, the Brazilian center half started his first Premier League game of the year against Manchester United last weekend.
The Brazilian defender, a fixture of the club last season, has been linked to European powerhouses Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Al-Ittihad, a Saudi Arabian team, has also expressed a serious interest in signing the former Lille star. Gabriel received his first international call-up this month from Brazil thanks to his efforts last season, which also helped the Gunners contend for the Premier League title.
In recent weeks, Mikel Arteta has been candid about Gabriel’s circumstances at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta stated prior to last month’s 2-2 draw with Fulham: “I told him, but I’m not sure if he understands.”
“Whether he agrees or not, I believe he knows why that’s different. However, playing is the greatest method to go about it. Just show me how mistaken I am.”
After Arteta decided to play Thomas Partey at right-back, putting Ben White next to William Saliba and leaving the Brazilian out of the starting lineup, rumors regarding Gabriel’s future started to spread. Partey’s recent groin injury, however, is anticipated to keep him out of action for up to six weeks, meaning Gabriel might end up playing defense for the time being.
The President of the Saudi Federation met with Gabriel in London last month to talk about a possible relocation to Al-Ittihad, according to Saudi journalist Ahmed Al-Ajlan. The Saudi transfer market closes today, although it seems doubtful that someone will join Fabinho, Karim Benzema, or N’Golo Kante at Al-Ittihad.
In preparation for Brazil’s international break matches against Bolivia and Peru, Gabriel posted a new update to Instagram. The sporting director, Edu Gaspar, commented on the Instagram post of the joyful Arsenal player, saying, “*top emoji* *clap emoji* *white heart emoji*.”
