Trouble for Mikel Arteta as Barca Plot Move for Another Arsenal Star Months After They Snapped up Aubameyang

• Barcelona have set their sights on tempting Gabriel Magalhaes with a move to the Camp Nou, reports suggest
• The La Liga giants are in the market in search of a left-footed centre back, and have identified Gabriel as the perfect candidate
• Barca are believed to be more than willing to include a player plus cash to convince Arsenal to allow the Brazilian to join them in the summer

Barcelona are reportedly plotting a summer move for Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes.

Magalhaes signed for the Gunners from Lille in 2020 and has gone on to become an important squad player for Mikel Arteta.

The Brazilian defender has formed a solid partnership with Ben White at the heart of Arsenal's defense, and the duo is expected to play a key role in Arsenal's top-four push.

Barcelona keen on Gabriel Magalhaes

However, barely two years after he moved to the Emirates, the Brazil international could be on his way out as Barcelona circles in.

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According to Metro UK citing sources in Spain, Barca are in the market for a left-footed central defender and have identified Gabriel as the ideal candidate for the role.

It is believed Barca boss Xavi is an admirer of the Arsenal defender and discussions of signing him this summer have already been held.

The Catalans are well aware Arsenal will not be ready to sell the 24-year-old and have lined up an offer that could include players in a bid to sweeten the deal.

Meanwhile, Barcelona's attempt to sign the former Lille star comes just months after they snapped up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from the north London club.

The La Liga giants sealed a deal for the Gabonese during the January transfer window and has been a huge hit since his switch to Camp Nou.

Arsenal enter race to sign Neves

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal appear to have renewed their interest in signing Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves ahead of the summer transfer window.

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The Gunners are said to have shortlisted Neves on their transfer wishlist, with Mikel Arteta reportedly keen to bolster his midfield options.

However, the north Londoners will have to contend with growing competition for Neves, with a number of clubs including Man United believed to be monitoring him.