Arsenal will announce the signing of Gabriel from Lille today, according to The Express.
It has been reported that the defender will fly to London in the next 48 hours, with the youngster having undergone a medical in France last week.
Over the weekend, the 22-year-old finalised terms of the deal, with the player to earn £80,000 per week over a five-year contract and Lille to get £27 million as transfer fee, according to the report.
The report in The Express has claimed that Arsenal will complete the signing of Gabriel today and will make the announcement.
Exciting times for Arsenal fans
Arsenal recently signed Willian on a free transfer following the Brazil international’s departure from Chelsea at the end of last season.
While Willian – who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger – will make the Gunners better in attack, Gabriel will make Mikel Arteta’s side defensively stronger.
The 22-year-old left-footed central defender is a very promising young defender who will get better and improve under the guidance of Arteta.
It must be very exciting for Arsenal fans with the club making the signings so early in the summer transfer window, as the Gunners aim to finish in the top four of the Premier League table next season.
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