Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'happy' at Arsenal says expert
Arsenal target Gabriel Magalhaes was reportedly left in awe after a phone call with Gunners boss Mikael Arteta, who convinced the defender to make the move to north London.
Arsenal transfer target Gabriel blown away by Mikel Arteta phone calls as £23m deal close (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal have always been the favourites to sign the 22-year-old despite both they and Napoli matching the player's £21.6million valuation, with United yet to formally enter into negotiations with Lille.
And now it seems inevitable that Gabriel will join Arsenal, who are in need of defensive reinforcements.
According to Italian outlet Corriere Dello Sport, the Brazil under-20 international has made up his mind after a conversation on the phone with Arteta.
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