According to reports, Arsenal and Brazil star Gabriel Magalhaes almost signed for a rival Premier League club before he secured his move to the Emirates.
Gabriel alongside centre-back partner William Saliba has been sensational for Arsenal this season as Mikel Arteta s side have mounted another sustained challenge for the Premier League title.
The Gunners fell apart during last season s run-in but they are stronger this season and have the best defence in the Premier League. They have only conceded 28 goals in their 35 matches.
Arsenal are only going to get better in the coming years as their squad is still very young. Sporting director Edu has moved to tie their best assets down to longer contracts as Saliba, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard have all committed t…