Arsenal are working to secure the long-term future of Gabriel Magalhaes as interest in the Brazilian defender continues to grow across Europe and beyond. Since forming a solid partnership with William Saliba, Gabriel has become one of the most reliable figures in Mikel Arteta’s defensive line, playing a crucial role in the Gunners’ recent progress at the top level of English football.
Although Saliba has often drawn the majority of praise from the media and fans alike, Gabriel has quietly built a reputation as one of the finest defenders in the Premier League. His aggressive style of play, aerial dominance and defensive awareness have made him a consistent performer and a key figure in Arsenal’s recent campaigns. Over the past two seasons, the team has looked far more organised and composed when Gabriel is part of the starting eleven.
However, maintaining that stability is becoming increasingly difficult. As reported by Sport Witness, clubs in Saudi Arabia and several top European sides are actively pursuing Gabriel and have made their interest known. This growing attention has prompted Arsenal to accelerate plans to offer the Brazilian an improved contract. The club is aware that matching or exceeding the financial packages available elsewhere may prove difficult, but they are determined to keep one of their most important players.
While Gabriel has given no public indication that he wishes to leave, Arsenal recognise that a substantial offer could test both the player’s and the club’s resolve. His departure would not only affect the balance of the current squad but would also force the club into the transfer market in search of a replacement, something that carries both financial cost and sporting risk. Gabriel’s connection with Saliba is not easily replaced, and a new signing may not replicate the chemistry that has become vital to Arsenal’s defensive success.
If Arsenal are serious about maintaining their current level and continuing to challenge for major honours, keeping Gabriel is essential. Losing him would weaken the squad in a fundamental area and could undo much of the progress the team has made.
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If Arsenal don’t start to produce trophy winning sides soon, Gabriel may not be the only one that will look for the exit door.
Maghales is an important player but never indispensable. He is an average player without Saliba as we saw it v Liverpool. His aerial prowess halted as teams eventually learnt his methods. Huijsen of Bournemouth and Spain persuades me more. If Arsenal get the money I don’t mind if Berta starts his business with him. With Maghales Brazil itself has become easily beatable struggling to qualify for WC finals. How much does Maghales fetch for Arsenal anyway? OK do it Berta!
After Saliba’s sloppy performances lately, perhaps it is he who needs the support of Gabriel and not the other way round as you suggest?
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I wonder if you actually watch Arsenal at all
Not worried at all, Kiwior has proved himself as a more than adequate replacement………
GB
Would you have been thinking that at the time of GM’s injury? Against Liverpool, having to come off changed the course of the game at the Emirates. I didn’t expect Kiwior to step up so well recently , but I’m glad he did.
I just think he’s been excellent since getting his chance at CB and most of the criticism came when playing at full back. Whilst I admit at not rating him as a fullback always thought he was better in the middle. My comment above ending in …… was to stimulate debate, which glad to see it did with yourself.
I completely agree. Kiwior is not good at LB and he’s been rusty this season due to lack of playing time. I’m sure his recent performances were the kind which prompted us to part with €20m for him and not his showings at LB. Magalhaes is going nowhere next season and so is Kiwior
I would rather loose someone like Odegaard and not Gabriel,Martin is replaceable but not anyone in our back line Timber, Saliba, White, Skelly, Kiwior,Raya, Calafiuri,Rice,Saka,Nwaneri and Martinelli are some of the players which should be kept at any cost because finding players like them will cost a lot of million pounds
We better get competition for Odegaard if we wanna kick on
I will appeal to Arsenal to keep the recent crop of back line we have. We should even look to improve them with better additions. If you are not scoring so much, just make sure not to also concede much.