Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes has reportedly completed his Arsenal medical ahead of a summer move to the Emirates. Italian giants Napoli reportedly have still not given up hope of pulling off the signing, though Magalhaes has edged closer to Arsenal after undertaking medical formalities, according to the Times. Gabriel Magalhaes has edged closer to Arsenal after reportedly completing a medicalThe youngster has made a huge name for himself within the past 18 months, after storming onto the scene in Ligue 1 with Lille. Arsenal already have strong relations with the French club, after negotiating a deal for winger Pepe last summer. Lille president Gerard Lopez confirmed to reporters in France he expects a deal for Magalhaes to be officially concluded by the weekend.

Source: Daily Mail August 22, 2020 06:22 UTC