Napoli have made a las-minute bid – despite Arsenal agreeing a fee for the defender. The Gunners are reportedly favourites to secure the 22-year-old’s signature, offering a fee of £22m to Lille.
It would see the north London side get an edge on Manchester United and Everton, who both expressed an interest in the Brazilian.
Napoli, though, were seen as the most fierce contenders for Arsenal over the defender in the summer transfer window. And Sky Sports have said that the Serie A side are making an 11th-hour attempt to foil Mikel Arteta’s side.
Lille officials said that the Italians had joined Arsenal in making an offer for the 22-year-old – but Arsenal do have an advantage.While Napoli’s offer is bring “seriously considered”, Gabriel.
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