Guillem Balague: 'Manchester United want Gabriel Paulista'

Respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has claimed that Manchester United have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista.

The centre-back has recently spoken of a potential move to Arsenal, who were said to be closing on the signing of the 24-year-old.

However, according to Balague, Manchester United are also interested in signing the defender, who has been with Villarreal since 2013.

Balague has also revealed that Gabriel has a buyout in the region of £15m, which would be enough to open contract talks.

The defender has a contract with Villarreal until 2018.