Saudi Arabian clubs are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
Clubs from the Saudi Pro League have been busy recruiting high-profile names from Europe during the summer transfer window.
The likes of Jordan Henderson, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane have completed moves to the Middle East this summer.
Neymar is set to become the latest big-name player to join the league, with the Brazilian star on the verge of completing a move to Al-Hilal.
With the Saudi Arabian transfer window open until September 20, there is still time for more big-name players to join the country's domestic league.
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According to The Mirror, Arsenal centre-back Gabriel is being lined up for a big-money move by teams in the Saudi Pro League.
The Gunners are said to be aware of the interest but are yet to receive an official bid for the Brazilian defender.
The report suggests that it is currently unclear whether Arsenal would entertain offers for Gabriel, and they would be under no pressure to sanction a sale with the player under contract until June 2027.
A potential departure could also depend on the injury status of summer signing Jurrien Timber, who is being assessed after suffering a knee injury on his debut against Nottingham Forest.
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Gabriel has made 120 competitive appearances for Arsenal since joining the club from Lille for £27m in the summer of 2020.
The 25-year-old formed a formidable central defensive partnership alongside William Saliba last season, providing the foundations for a title charge.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta took the surprise decision to omit Gabriel from the side for their opening-day win over Forest on Sunday.
Gabriel will hope to be included in the starting lineup for Monday's trip to Selhurst Park for a meeting with Crystal Palace.
