Gabriel to Arsenal: Transfer announcement hinted at in latest video teaser

Tom Doyle1 September 2020

Arsenal have teased a potential transfer announcement for Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of the defender's expected move to north London.

The Gunners look to have won the race for Gabriel as they work to bolster their defensive options ahead of the looming 2020/21 season, with the Brazilian undergoing a medical in London earlier this week ahead of a £25million move.

Gabriel is thought to have agreed personal terms on a long-term contract with FA Cup holders Arsenal, who saw off competition from the likes of Manchester United, Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign the 22-year-old.

There was no announcement over the bank holiday weekend, but Arsenal's official Facebook channel has teed up a scheduled video premiere for 4:15pm BST on Tuesday.

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The video teases that Willian and David Luiz will be joined on a group chat by another Brazilian, and the caption does little to suggest it won't be the news that Arsenal fans have been waiting for.

The caption reads: "I'm not sure I can talk about it yet... Let's call him!" before a message from Arsenal adds: "You don't want to miss this one!"

It could, of course, all be a ruse for David Luiz and Willian to call compatriot Gabriel Martinelli as he recovers from injury, but that would risk the wrath of a Gunners fanbase that wants a transfer annoucement.