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Arsenal are pondering the sale of Gabriel Magalhaes amid interest from Italian giants Juventus…
THE LOWDOWN: JUVENTUS INTEREST
If reports from Italian news outlet Tuttosport are to be believed, Juventus are in the market for defensive reinforcements at the end of the season.
They are preparing for life without Giorgio Chiellini and want to sign a top-level centre-back to replace the ageing Italian and Arsenal’s key man is reportedly of interest to the Italian giants and he fits the profile of defender they are desperately looking for.
The Brazilian has proven a pivotal figure for the Gunners this season. His partnership with Ben White has been vital in leading them to a close-run battle with Tottenham Hotspur for the top-four spot in the Premier League.
Despite his importance and influence, the north London outfit are considering letting him move on this summer.
THE LATEST: GABRIEL IDENTIFIED
Tuttosport reports that while Juventus’ priority is to sign Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic, they have identified Gabriel Magalhaes as a potential alternative.
The report claims Arsenal are pondering the sale of their star defender despite his top performances this season.
THE VERDICT: MUST KEEP
The uncapped Brazilian colossus has enjoyed a superb season at the Emirates, forming a solid centre-back partnership with Ben White to help Arsenal maintain a strong challenge for the top four.
So far this season, the £27m-rated defender has been rewarded with an impressive SofaScore rating of 7.02 for his performances.
In 33 league starts, he’s hit four goals, contributed to 12 clean sheets, averaged 0.4 interceptions, 1.4 tackles per game and also winning 69% of his ground duels and 60% of his aerial duels, highlighting just how crucial he’s been to Mikel Arteta’s defence this season.
He also ranks second in the English top-flight for percentage of dribblers tackled at 65.6% showing just how combative and colossal he is when facing up against his opponents.
With the £51k-per-week star at the heart of the north London outfit’s defence, Arteta’s men are guaranteed security at the back showing just why they must keep the Brazilian at all costs this summer.
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