Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr are reportedly preparing a sensational offer to lure Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes away from the Emirates this summer.
Al-Nassr Launch Ambitious Bid to Tempt Arsenal Star Gabriel Magalhaes
The move, part of an ambitious transfer plan led by Cristiano Ronaldo’s club, aims to bring the Brazilian centre-back to the Saudi Pro League with a contract that would significantly increase his current wages.
Gabriel, a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta’s defence, has become one of the most dependable centre-backs in the Premier League.
Currently earning around £100,000 per week and tied to Arsenal until 2027, he has formed a formidable partnership with William Saliba that has helped propel the Gunners to the Champions League semi-finals and keep them in contention with Europe’s elite.
However, according to reports from Spain, Al-Nassr are keen on making a statement in the transfer market, with Gabriel among three high-profile targets—alongside Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo and Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr.—in a jaw-dropping £345 million spending spree.
The Saudi club is said to be offering Gabriel a “much higher” salary, a figure that could be difficult to ignore even for a player enjoying his prime in the English top flight.
Arsenal, however, are unlikely to roll over easily. The club reportedly values Gabriel at around £100 million and remains determined to keep him in north London.
Sources close to the club insist that extending contracts for key players like Gabriel, Saliba, and Bukayo Saka is a top priority this summer.
New sporting director Andrea Berta is expected to play a pivotal role in securing their futures, especially as Arsenal look to build on their remarkable European run.
Arsenal’s progression to the Champions League semi-final after beating Real Madrid has added momentum to Arteta’s project.
With PSG awaiting in the next round, success on the continent could further convince players like Gabriel that their future lies at the Emirates—not in the Middle East.
