Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms that there’s ‘nothing going on’ regarding rumoured transfer of Gabriel Magalhaes away from the club. This season, the Brazilian centre back has yet to make his Premier League debut. Last year, Gabriel was a dependable player for Arsenal. starting each and every game for the gunners in the Premier League. Recent reports indicate that the club is certain to retain the player at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal coach denies all transfer rumours of Gabriel Magalhaes despite interests shown from Al Ittihad.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta considers Gabriel Magalhaes as a key player in his squad
After Takehiro Tomiyasu was dismissed from the match against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, Gabriel was substituted in for the remaining 20 minutes of play. When Gabriel took over as captain after club captain Martin Odegaard walked away, it was clear the Gunners had no intention of selling him. This is because he is a key member of Arsenal’s leadership. According to Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, Arsenal has no plans to sell Gabriel during the summer transfer window. Despite Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia’s interest, which might lead to a good offer, it has also been highlighted that their attitude on him not being for sale is so firm that an asking price has not even been made. Thus, Arsenal Boss stated:
“He’s played in both games, he’s helped us to win both games for different reasons. He was really good today, he absolutely dominated the box. He’s going to play a lot of games. That’s the decision sometimes.”
When Joao Palhinha equalised from a corner to deny Arsenal victory, home fans certainly felt the Brazilian’s absence. Hence Gabriel’s unavailability was the root cause of Arsenal’s struggle in defence. From set-piece scenarios, the 25-year-old is a great asset for Arsenal. He embraces responsibility, manages his teammates, and commands teammates around him. He has a dominant aerial presence and cleared many lethal crosses last season. The former Lille player will undoubtedly have the opportunity to make a quick comeback to the starting lineup.
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