Arsenal reportedly turned down the chance to sign Gabriel Magalhaes in January due to the club’s financial situation. The Gunners have been strongly linked with a summer transfer for the Lille defender as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his back-line. But it appears Arsenal had the opportunity to make their move back in January, instead opting for Gabriel’s fellow Brazilian Pablo Mari. The Independent claim Arsenal have long been aware of Gabriel’s availability and have scouted him extensively. The report adds that the Gunners were offered the Brazilian by intermediaries in January though turned him down with the club amid a then still-disastrous season and an uncertain financial...
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