The Gunners made it two from two away to Crystal Palace in the Premier League last night, grinding out a 1-0 result despite having defender Takehiro Tomiyasu sent off for two yellow cards within seven minutes.
Arsenal have strengthened heavily this summer but with Jurrien Timber facing a spell on the sidelines with an anterior cruciate ligament injury and Tomiyasu now suspended for a match – and unreliable himself with injuries – another defensive addition might be necessary to get through the season.
Jurrien Timber of Arsenal receives medical treatment during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2023 in London, England.
Jurrien Timber's long-term injury is a big worry for Mikel Arteta
With Arsenal spending £200 million in the transfer market so far, a new buy may only be possible with a sale – and one option may have presented itself in the form of interest in Brazilian defender, Gabriel.
The Mail claims that interest from Real Madrid in the aftermath of Eder Militao's own ACL tear is genuine, while Al-Ittihad also apparently would like to bring Gabriel to the Saudi Pro League. Gabriel of Arsenal applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England.
Gabriel of Arsenal is wanted by big-money rivals
Publicly, Arteta has denied that the 25-year-old will be departing the Emirates Stadium in the coming days. It remains unlikely that he sacrifices a player who has been a cornerstone of his project over his three-and-a-half-year reign.
Gabriel is valued by Transfermarkt to be worth €55m.
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