Gabriel Magalhaes transfer: Man United set to hijack Arsenal's move for Lille star?

Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes has courted interest from a host of European clubs and is all set for a move away from Ligue 1. According to reports, Arsenal were earmarked as favourites for Gabriel Magalhaes transfer, while Napoli also remain keen on bringing 22-year-old to Italy. While Gabriel Magalhaes to Arsenal seemed all but done, reports suggest Brazilian centre-back has delayed in making a final decision, expecting Man United to make a late bid for him. 

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Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Magalhaes to Manchester United? Red Devils target late bid for Lille star 

According to Telegraph, Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes expects Manchester United to make a late bid to land him and has stalled on making a decision in his future. While Arsenal are leing race for 22-year-old, Man United are yet to register a bid, with Lille rey to sanction Gabriel Magalhaes transfer for £22.6 million. Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to d ar centre-back to his ranks and Gabriel Magalhaes to Manchester United deal will see Brazilian pair up with world-record signing Harry Maguire in heart of club's defence.

According to Arsenal transfer news, Gunners have led race for Brazilian and have an arrangement in place for him to move to Emirates Stium, although Napoli have also targeted him and re is a belief that Manchester United will w make a dramatic move for Gabriel Magalhaes transfer. 

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While Arsenal transfer news suggests that Gunners remain in pole position for Gabriel Magalhaes transfer, deal is yet to be finalised, opening door for Manchester United to make a late bid. 22-year-old has been subjected to a lot of interest from clubs since Ligue 1 was cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic, with Everton signalling ir interest in Brazilian.

Lille centre-back has emerged as a low-risk option for Premier League clubs given his asking price and experience in Champions League. Solskjaer eyes Gabriel Magalhaes transfer as competition for Victor Lindelof.  Red Devils also have Eric Bailly, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Axel Tuanzebe amongst ir ranks while are keen to sell Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones according to Man United transfer news. 

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