Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes is on the cusp of becoming an Arsenal player, according to L'Equipe. The respected French publication claims that the 22-year-old will join the Gunners on a five-year contract 'in the coming hours' after Mikel Arteta's side moved to the front of the queue for the left-footed centre-back.
Premier League rivals Everton had been keen on a move for Gabriel, but the Merseysiders were muscled out of a deal by interest from both Arsenal and Napoli.
The Italians are said to still be interested in a move for the defender, with the prospect of a higher wage on offer still a possibility.
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