Arsenal could be forced into the transfer market to sign a new centre-back this summer if Gabriel Magalhaes leaves. And Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi has been linked with Arsenal again.
Everyone expected the Gunners to start the season with Gabriel at the back. But Mikel Arteta, for whatever reason, decided to bench him in the opening game of the campaign. This was against Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal want Guehi as replacement if Gabriel decides to leave
Gabriel Magalhaes has been incredible for the Gunners since he joined the club three years ago. The Brazilian has improved massively over that period. He was one of the best centre-backs in the entire Premier League last season.
Now, out of absolutely nowhere, various report claims clubs in Saudi are interested in signing Gabriel. The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to Real Madrid too. That is inorder to replace the injured Eder Militao.
If Arsenal end up selling Gabriel. They will need to sign a replacement. And the report claims they are huge admirers of Marc Guehi at Crystal Palace.
Marc Guehi is a fantastic centre-back. And we’re not surprised that he has admirers at Arsenal. The 23-year-old is already a proven Premier League defender. He has come up against the best in the country. He has fared very well more often than not. And it’s only a matter of time before he leaves Palace for a bigger club.
