Arsenal 'leading Manchester United in race for Gabriel Magalhaes'

Arsenal are leading Manchester United in the race to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to a report.

The 22-year-old made 34 appearances for the French side in all competitions in 2019-20 and is rumoured to be valued in the region of £27m.

Lille have accepted that the Brazilian is likely to move on this summer and have already brought in Sven Botman from Ajax as a replacement.

Man Utd supposedly see Magalhaes as a long-term partner for Harry Maguire, but France Bleu claims that Arsenal are in pole position to land his signature.

Meanwhile, a separate report indicates that Manchester City and Everton have also been keeping tabs on Magalhaes.