Arsenal have already held contract talks with forward Leandro Trossard and defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to a report.
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Sami Mokbel reports for the BBC that Arsenal have held contract talks with Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Magalhaes over potential extensions with the club.
Trossard perhaps requires a decision more urgently, as his current deal expires in 2026. If Arsenal can’t reach an agreement by this summer, they may need to consider selling him while they still can.
Gabriel still has a contract until 2027, but given his importance to Mikel Arteta’s side, his new deal will also be a priority for Arsenal. Mokbel reports that Gabriel has interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates at full-time following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Emirates Stadium on January 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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Charles Watts reported all the way back in September that Arsenal had started the process of trying to extend Gabriel’s contract, opening talks over an extension.
At the time, Watts clarified that discussions were still at quite an early stage, as evidenced by the fact they’re still ongoing six months later.
Another factor could be the 27-year-old’s excellent form, both defensively and with his five goals this season. There’s an argument that the player has raised his stock since talks began, which may have affected negotiations.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Emirates Stadium on January 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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It’s seemingly not just Gabriel drawing interest from Saudi Arabia, with Belgian outlet Voetbalkrant covering reports last week that Al-Ittihad Club have approached Trossard’s representatives over a potential move.
The wages on offer in Saudi Arabia again complicate negotiations with Arsenal. These two sets of talks could drag on a little longer yet.
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