Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr have opened transfer talks with Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes as the Saudi Pro League side prepare a massive offer.
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Al-Nassr want to sign GabrielArsenal set to offer new contractSaudi giants offering €20m per seasonFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
Per , Saudi Pro League giants are determined to sign Brazilian defender Gabriel from the Gunners as they are reportedly ready to offer an annual salary in the region of €20million (£16m/$21m), which is almost three times what the player is earning at Emirates Stadium at the moment. Al-Nassr have already made initial contact with Gabriel over a summer deal.
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Gabriel's current Arsenal deal runs until 2027 and the north London side are considering offering the player a new deal, with incoming sporting director Andrea Berta set to handle the negotiations. If the centre-back decides to move to Saudi Arabia next season instead of signing a renewal, the Premier League giants are expected to demand a fee in the region of £100m ($130m).
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Gabriel has been a mainstay in Arsenal's backline over the years and along with William Saliba, the Brazilian has formed one of the best defensive partnerships in the Premier League. In the 2024-25 campaign, Gabriel has appeared in 41 matches across all competitions, where he has scored five goals and provided an assist.
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Arteta's side will be back in action next month after the international break as they are set to face Fulham in the Premier League on April 1.
