Report: Newcastle and Wolves have scouted £25m 22-year-old

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According to The Express, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are among the clubs interested in signing Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille in the summer transfer window.

It has been reported that Newcastle and Wolves have watched Gabriel in action for Lille.

Arsenal and Chelsea have also scouted the 22-year-old defender, who is rated at £25 million by Lille and is wanted by Manchester United as well, according to the report.

Stats

According to WhoScored, Gabriel made 23 starts and one substitute appearance in Ligue 1 for Lille this past season, scoring one goal in the process.

The 22-year-old defender also played six times in the Champions League for the French club this campaign, according to WhoScored.

During the 2018-19 campaign, the Brazilian youngster made 11 starts and three substitute appearances in the league, scoring one goal in the process, according to WhoScored.

Promising talent

Gabriel has progressed well during his time at Lille so far, and there is no surprise that Newcastle, Wolves, Arsenal, Chelsea and United all are reportedly after him.

The 22-year-old is a very talented defender who is ready to take the next step in his career and move to a club in the Premier League.