Juventus Make Approach To Sign Arsenal Starter

Juventus have made an approach for Arsenal centre back Gabriel Magalhães, according to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla.

The Serie A giants have been linked to the Gunners defender for some time but have seen rumours surrounding a potential move intensify in recent days.

With Bayern Munich set to land Juve defender Matthijs de Ligt, the Bianconeri have commenced their plans to replace the Dutchman.

Gabriel is one of the names on their shortlist, according to Pedulla, with Massimiliano Allegri’s men now looking to make a move for the 24-year-old.

Despite featuring 35 times last season in the Premier League, Arsenal appear open to selling their defender for the right price.

The North Londoners are thought to have quoted the Turin outfit a £33.8 million price tag - £10 million more than he cost from Ligue 1 side Lille.

Juve are confident in their ability to bring down the asking price, however, as they look to utilise the reported £76 million De Ligt fee on a replacement and the arrival of AS Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo.

Gabriel finds himself pretty high up Juve’s list after Napoli’s initial refusal to sell Kalidou Koulibaly to their bitter rivals, meanwhile Inter edge themselves closer to signing Torino’s Bremer - another of the 36-time Serie A champion’s targets.

The Brazil international has continuously caught the eye since his transfer from Avaí to Lille in 2017, aged just 19.

Following loan spells at Troyes and Dinamo Zagreb, Gabriel lasted just two full seasons in Ligue 1 before alerting the likes of Napoli and Arsenal in 2020, opting to join the latter.

After 71 appearances for the Gunners, however, the prospect of a departure from North London arises.

Arsenal’s wealth of options at the back will be handed a welcome boost following the return of William Saliba, impressing with Olympique Marseille last season.

The 21-year-old himself, sitting on a two-year-deal, has had doubts cast over his future at the club.

Saliba’s agent was present for the player’s comeback at London Colney yesterday, fuelling talk of a potential contract renewal.

With Ben White’s position seemingly secure, the strength in depth opens up the avenue for a possible exit.