Big-spending Saudi giants Al-Nassr are reportedly lining up a bold move for 27-year-old Arsenal midfielder Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Gabriel Magalhaes is the subject of interest from Al-Nassr. The big-spending Saudi Pro League giants are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit in the summer transfer window. So, the Arsenal defender has emerged as a target for Faris Najd, and they are willing to offer him €20 million-a-year wages. However, the North London outfit will not consider bids below €100 million for the Brazilian international.
Gabriel Magalhaes and his Arsenal journey so far
Gabriel Magalhaes has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League since joining Arsenal from LOSC Lille in September 2020. While the South American defender was error-prone when he arrived at the Emirates nearly five years ago, he has become a dependable performer at the back for the North London club.
The 27-year-old has turned out over 200 times thus far for Arsenal while chipping in with 20 goals and two assists. Meanwhile, Gabriel’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Recent reports have linked the player with Real Madrid.
While widespread reports have claimed that Andrea Berta will aim to tie the Brazilian centre-back to a new long-term contract, prospective suitors want to prise him away from Arsenal in the summer transfer window. Al-Nassr will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Saudi move on the horizon?
Al-Nassr’s interest in Gabriel Magalhaes is hardly surprising. The big-spending Saudi Pro League giants are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Aymeric Laporte’s long-term future. So, the Arsenal defender has emerged as a viable target for Faris Najd.
Gabriel is not the only high-profile Premier League player on Al-Nassr’s wishlist, with the Saudi Pro League outfit also keen on signing Mohamed Salah. Meanwhile, they are ready to offer the Brazilian international a contract with €20 million-a-year wages to turn the player’s head.
Meanwhile, Arsenal will unlikely be ready to part ways with the 27-year-old defender, and they will demand at least €100 million to part ways with him in the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for Gabriel.