Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal are "pretty positive" Gabriel Magalhaes will join the club in the coming days - but admits the final stages of any transfer are "not as easy as it looks". The Gunners have agreed a £22million deal with Lille for Gabriel that could eventually rise to £27m. Gabriel to Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals one worry as £27m transfer announcement imminentAnd an announcement of the South American's acquisition is expected in the coming days as Arsenal prepare to kick off their 2020-21 campaign against Liverpool at Wembley in the Community Shield on Saturday. Gabriel to Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals one worry as £27m transfer announcement imminent“Everything is OK when both parties sign, the club and the player agrees the terms and he goes through the medical. Gabriel to Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals one worry as £27m transfer announcement imminent

Source: Express August 28, 2020 04:45 UTC