Gabriel Magalhães leaving Arsenal?
Gabriel Magalhães has extended his contract with Arsenal, ensuring his stay at the Emirates Stadium until June 2029. The Brazilian central defender, who joined the London club in 2020, has become a key player, contributing over 200 official matches, 20 goals, and five assists. After signing the contract extension, Magalhães expressed his pride and excitement about this new stage, emphasizing his growth and love for the club, its fans, teammates, and the stadium.
Arsenal are in advanced talks with defender Gabriel Magalhaes over a new contract. Negotiations have accelerated, and an agreement is now understood to be close. The deal will be valid until June 2030.
Gabriel Magalhaes is currently with Arsenal and is not interested in a move to Saudi Arabia despite interest. He is more inclined towards signing a new, more lucrative contract with Arsenal, which would make him one of the highest-paid players at the club alongside Saka and Odegaard. The Saudis were confident they could secure his transfer at the end of the season, but it seems likely that Arsenal will offer him a new contract. Gabriel's focus is solely on staying with Arsenal.
Arsenal are planning to hold talks over a new contract for Gabriel Magalhaes amid transfer speculation about him leaving for Saudi Arabia. The club is set to hold firm on Gabriel and reject any offers for him, while talks over a new deal should take place at the end of the season.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr have opened transfer talks with Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The Saudi Pro League side is preparing a massive offer, potentially including a €20 million-per-year contract if Gabriel decides to leave Arsenal.
Arsenal rejected a bid from Saudi Arabia last summer.
Paris Saint-Germain has expressed interest in Gabriel, with the 26-year-old claimed to be a cheaper target than Saliba for Europe's heavyweights.
Arteta has already shown his willingness to make bold decisions by surprisingly dropping Gabriel from the starting lineup for the first three games of last season. This unexpected move came amidst reports of interest from Saudi clubs, leading to speculation that the defender's head was turned by potential lucrative offers.
Tap on a rumour to learn more.
Follow Rumours
View transfer rumours on our TikTok, Instagram and X.