Gabriel in London to finalize Arsenal move – reports

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August 22, 2020

We’re hearing from France now that Gabriel is indeed in London to finalize his move. According to Telefoot Chaine, the 22-year-old Lille centre-back is now on the verge of completing a €30 million deal. The Gunners have beaten Napoli and United to the signing.

Lille defender Gabriel is currently in London to sign for Arsenal, according to @telefoot_chaine.
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) August 22, 2020

Arsenal fans have been tracking the player on social media and even deduced from an Instagram story that he looked to be in a vehicle commonly used by Arsenal to transport their new signings:

Since Gabriel is clearly not driving, it doesn’t matter which side he’s sitting on. But, we should focus on another huge hint. The sunroof of the car is identical to the one of a Mercedes V class. He’s on the 2nd row. The vehicle Arsenal use to transport their new signings! pic.twitter.com/ohp4wPvtGk
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) August 21, 2020

Gabriel already had his photoshoot haircut in London it seems !! pic.twitter.com/ngeLpyrvE3
— Osman (@OsmanZtheGooner) August 22, 2020

Napoli have now resigned, although Gabriel was their top target to replace Kalidou Koulibaly, who is set for an exit from the Serie A club. According to reports in Italy, Arsenal have always ‘been on the phone’ to Gabriel, who was left ‘stunned’ by manager Mikel Arteta’s ‘insistence’.

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