Published 11:58 IST, August 21st 2020
Gabriel Magalhaes transfer: Man United set to hijack Arsenal's move for Lille star?
Manchester United are set to hijack Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes transfer, with the Lille defender stalling on his future expecting a bid from the Red Devils.
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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 the Gabriel Magalhaes transfer, while Napoli also remain keen on bringing the 22-year-old to Italy. While the Gabriel Magalhaes to Arsenal seemed all but done, reports suggest the Brazilian centre-back has delayed in making a final decision, expecting Man United to make a late bid for him.
Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Magalhaes to Manchester United? Red Devils target late bid for Lille star
According to The 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 leading the race for the 22-year-old, Man United are yet to register a bid, with Lille ready to sanction the Gabriel Magalhaes transfer for £22.6 million. Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to add another centre-back to his ranks and the Gabriel Magalhaes to Manchester United deal will see the Brazilian pair up with world-record signing Harry Maguire in the heart of the club's defence.
According to Arsenal transfer news, the Gunners have led the race for the Brazilian and have an arrangement in place for him to move to the Emirates Stadium, although Napoli have also targeted him and there is a belief that Manchester United will now make a dramatic move for the Gabriel Magalhaes transfer.
According to The Telegraph, Gabriel Magalhaes has delayed making a final decision on his future, with Man Utd set to make a late bid to secure his signature 😲
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) August 20, 2020
Leaving this one a bit late, already has an agreement with Arsenal 😬🇾🇪 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/WjrjzRBDjn
While the Arsenal transfer news suggests that the Gunners remain in pole position for the Gabriel Magalhaes transfer, the deal is yet to be finalised, opening the door for Manchester United to make a late bid. The 22-year-old has been subjected to a lot of interest from clubs since the Ligue 1 was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Everton signalling their interest in the Brazilian.
The Lille centre-back has emerged as a low-risk option for Premier League clubs given his asking price and experience in the Champions League. Solskjaer eyes the Gabriel Magalhaes transfer as competition for Victor Lindelof. The Red Devils also have Eric Bailly, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Axel Tuanzebe amongst their ranks while are keen to sell Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones according to Man United transfer news.
(Image Courtesy: Gabriel Magalhaes Instagram)
11:58 IST, August 21st 2020