Gabriel Magalhaes has been a mainstay in Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal crew this season, making 45 appearances and enjoying extra minutes than every other participant within the squad.
But Juventus have been hoping to pry the centre-back away from north London final summer time, in response to claims from Fabrizio Romano.
“To deliver you behind the scenes, final summer time Juventus wished a left-footed centre-back too, and the title they’d on the record was Gabriel Magalhaes from Arsenal,” Romano mentioned (by way of The Boot Room).
“They actually wished Gabriel, however it was unattainable as a result of Arsenal thought-about him untouchable, and naturally now he’s greater than untouchable.”
A number of shops reported on potential Juventus curiosity in Gabriel on the time, however the Brazilian 25-year-old performed down any discuss of a possible departure.
“It’s at all times good to get that recognition however I’m actually targeted on Arsenal,” Gabriel mentioned in August.
“I’m very joyful right here. I’ve received relationship with my teammates and I’m absolutely dedicated to the venture.
“I’m satisfied that, with the venture now we have, we are able to obtain lots.”
Gabriel then made his dedication to Arsenal clear in October, signing a brand new long-term contract with the membership lasting till 2027.
Arsenal have been evidently by no means eager to let Gabriel go, and his contract extension ensures they received’t be backed right into a nook anytime quickly. Nevertheless it appears truthful to imagine the defender by no means had any intention to push for an exit anyway.