Gabriel Magalhaes on radar of Saudi Pro League giants after impressive displays. Arsenal star targeted for link up with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr
- Brazilian centre-back has just over two years remaining on Arsenal contract
- The Gunners hoping to extend Gabriel’s deal but unable to financially match Saudi
Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes is a transfer target for Saudi Pro League moneybags Al Nassr.
Though the Gunners hope he’ll agree to sign a new contract at Emirates Stadium.
The 27-year-old, like teammates William Saliba and Bukayo Saka, has just over two years remaining on his current deal, with his stock as one of the world’s best centre-backs continuing to rise. After another impressive campaign.
It’s likely Arsenal will come up short in their bid to win a first Premier League title since 2004. They are still in the Champions League mix after blitzing PSV Eindhoven 9-3 on aggregate in the round of 16 – Real Madrid are their daunting opponents in the upcoming quarter-finals.
Arsenal’s encouraging displays in Europe, coupled with their หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล domestic performance. Could convince Gabriel that his long-term future still lies in north London, but hopes of tying him down may be complicated by interest from Al Nassr.
Boasting a squad containing Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Jhon Duran, Marcelo Brozovic and Aymeric Laporte, the Saudi Pro League giants offer plenty of on-field quality in addition to an exceptionally lucrative pay packet.
That Arsenal aren’t looking to part ways with Gabriel.
Who would likely cost well in excess of €100m (£84m), and the club’s preference is to commit the Brazilian to a new contract. Who state that talks over fresh terms have already held.
But Al Nassr are understood to have made initial approach to Gabriel’s camp. Indicating a willingness to pay an annual salary of around €20m (£16.8m) – three times what he’s currently earning at Arsenal, with the added bonus of it also being tax free.
Losing Gabriel would be a bitter blow for Arsenal, with Saliba’s long-term future also unclear amid mounting interest from Real Madrid. The Frenchman has publicly committed to Arsenal, stating a desire to win multiple trophies with the club and establish a legacy. But the lure of playing for the 15-time Champions League winners is often too much to resist for any player.