Arsenal have slapped a £42 million fee on Gabriel Magalhaes with Juventus reportedly in talks with the defender's agents over a move.
The Brazilian centre-back has had a fine campaign at the back of the Gunners' defense forging an impressive partnership with Ben White.
Gabriel, 24, joined Arsenal from Ligue 1 side Lille in 2020 for £27 million with add-ons.
He has made 69 appearances for Mikel Arteta's side, scoring seven goals and contributing an assist.
Despite his impressive start to life at the Emirates, he could be set to move this summer with Juventus keen to bring him to the Allianz Stadium.
According to Italian news outlets Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport (via Mail), Juventus have been in talks with the defender's agents to try and pursue a deal.
However, Arsenal aren't willing to let Gabriel go cheaply, and have reportedly placed a £42 million tag on the Brazilian.
The Old Lady are attempting to replace their legendary centre-back Giorgio Chiellini. He will depart the club this summer following the expiration of his contract.
Arsenal's failure to finish in the top four may impact their summer transfer window
The Gunners were heading towards Champions League qualification just over a week ago. They led rivals Tottenham Hotspur by four points heading into the North London Derby on May 12.
But Arsenal capitulated, losing 3-0 against Spurs before then going on to lose 2-0 to Newcastle United four days later.
It means they go into the final day of the season in fifth place, trailing Spurs by two points and face relegation battlers Everton.
Meanwhile, Tottenham play already relegated bottom-side Norwich City with the expectation being that Spurs will claim fourth spot.
This has had a huge impact on not only the mood around the Emirates but perhaps their future transfer plans.
They now have to persuade players to be part of a Europa League side rather than a Champions League one.
Juventus have faltered over recent seasons, having dominated Serie A over the past decade.
Juve will finish in the top four this season as they sit fourth with a game remaining which will give Gabriel Magalhaes the chance to play Champions League football should he go to Turin.
Massimilliano Allegri is looking to overhaul his side, which has a lot of players coming to the end of their careers.
One of them is Giorgio Chiellini, who at the age of 37 is a Juventus legend.
It seems they have a replacement in mind with the club in talks with Gabriel's agent to bring the Brazilian to Serie A this summer.
Sosst
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No UCL means that a lot of players will snub arsenal,Its expected & its also expected that many key players leave who deserve to play in the UCL.This next season i think there will be a bunch of new faces
Mysterial
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Is arsenal an academy extension for European giants? this news is sickening
Gerhard10
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must we sell??? wy cant arsenal keep both Saliba and Gabriel..is it a crime to have good players??????????
not a crime but game time ,we will be forced to sell Saliba if we dont sell Gabriel
WeAreTheOGs
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sell Ben white instead
Unitedforlife6
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45mil can't even get you a decent replacement..but I guess arsenal can have jones baily and Maguire for that 45mil
Meri
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Nafiz00
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yeah I'm you dreams
yeah you are in your dreams actually
DeBani
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$45m Are you kidding me?
Sutacdlmst
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Direct replacement,Saliba is on loan...so effectively a 40m to improve the squad elsewhere ..great piece of business.....Arsenal should sign a Center fromward and a left winger.......Zaha would be a good option at Left wing.....for center forward..olie watkins would a good options....both are EPL proven players
are you Nunez agent?
Kucbcksuyz
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i guess if he is not worth that much juve should sign you instead
I think I am worth around 10 pounds and that's too much to be honest because I am shite just like Gabriel is
Sutacdlmst
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Gabriel is not worth more than ten million pounds this is crazy if Juventus agree on this tbh
i guess if he is not worth that much juve should sign you instead
Ellairdo
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Gabriel is not worth more than ten million pounds this is crazy if Juventus agree on this tbh
Lol
Kucbcksuyz
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Gabriel is not worth more than ten million pounds this is crazy if Juventus agree on this tbh
Kucbcksuyz
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Juventus please don't sign this kid we need a goalkeeper like Oblak or ter stegen
Yoeadklor
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Juventus had been long interested in Gabriel Magalhaes since his days at Lille, but slacked off probably thinking he wasn't worth it. Now they're after him like a pack of hounds.🤫
satckmprtu
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Arsenal will regret it if they let Gabriel leave
Sidharth_2_0
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yeah I'm you dreams
*in
Sidharth_2_0
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42m seriously? at least 70-80m should be his price.
yeah I'm you dreams
Arsenalboi
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42m seriously? at least 70-80m should be his price.
Life
Pimbklnpru
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paving way for Saliba
Nafiz00
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42m seriously? at least 70-80m should be his price.
Duncarlos
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Gabriel can leave on a good price,no problem for me. A better ball playing CB will be preferable in his position. I will personally prefer Saliba and Tomiyatsu at CB with White in front of them as a DM or spare CB/RB. With what Arteta is trying to build at Arsenal, ball playing defenders are key. We also have the new left-footed CB signed from the USA and Scottish two-footed fullback hopefully arriving in the summer, the defensive puzzle might be completed for next season. That's my personal view point.
ropbceil
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Saliba In Gabriel His Good But Not As Saliba ...Saliba is a machine indeed and Gabriel sometimes panic ...we sell him 50 mill its alot plus McKenzie
must we sell??? wy cant arsenal keep both Saliba and Gabriel..is it a crime to have good players??????????
piubceklu
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every transfer market arsenal sell their best and expect mediocre player to come in and perform instead of getting the best players, e.g nunu tavares, sambi lokonka, Cedric, Smith roll, matinelli, pepe, they where all good during transferred market time but when the real time come for them to perform rather they prove their worth as mediocre players
Game_analyser
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Do you think arsenal team is meant for average players. What’s wrong with Nunez of Benfica he’s better than Watkins
Nunes will probably join United....
Gerhard10
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Hmmmm interesting 🤨 that’s why we can’t finish top 4 no good replacement
brother hector Bellerin is coming.Hickey left back is coming Saliba ,Molina right back is coming ...Tomiyasau ,White,Trieney,Holding Tomiyasu cam play centre back see our defence
Kingraino
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Direct replacement,Saliba is on loan...so effectively a 40m to improve the squad elsewhere ..great piece of business.....Arsenal should sign a Center fromward and a left winger.......Zaha would be a good option at Left wing.....for center forward..olie watkins would a good options....both are EPL proven players
Do you think arsenal team is meant for average players. What’s wrong with Nunez of Benfica he’s better than Watkins
libeknopy
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Sell doors and buy Windows
🤣🤣🤣...
Kingraino
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Saliba In Gabriel His Good But Not As Saliba ...Saliba is a machine indeed and Gabriel sometimes panic ...we sell him 50 mill its alot plus McKenzie
Hmmmm interesting 🤨 that’s why we can’t finish top 4 no good replacement
Gerhard10
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Saliba In Gabriel His Good But Not As Saliba ...Saliba is a machine indeed and Gabriel sometimes panic ...we sell him 50 mill its alot plus McKenzie
Game_analyser
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Direct replacement,Saliba is on loan...so effectively a 40m to improve the squad elsewhere ..great piece of business.....Arsenal should sign a Center fromward and a left winger.......Zaha would be a good option at Left wing.....for center forward..olie watkins would a good options....both are EPL proven players
KingsleyIsu
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Sell doors and buy Windows