Lille turned down offers from both Arsenal and Everton for Gabriel this January (Picture: Getty)Arsenal were reportedly unsuccessful with a move to sign Lille star Gabriel Magalhaes this January. Mikel Arteta was determined to strengthen his options in central defence after Calum Chambers was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a serious knee injury. Southampton right-back Cedric Soares followed Mari through the doors at Arsenal on deadline day and the Portuguese put pen to paper on a six-month loan deal with the Gunners. The report claims that both Arsenal and Everton submitted ‘firm offers’ over ‘many days’ for the 22-year-old. Mari will be with Arsenal until the end of the season (Picture: Getty)Arteta insisted he was pleased with Arsenal’s transfer business this January following the arrivals of Mari and Soares.

Source: Metro February 03, 2020 17:08 UTC