Arsenal idol issues two-word verdict on Gabriel Magalhaes potentially joining Juventus
Kevin Campbell is adamant Gabriel Magalhaes will remain at Arsenal this summer despite reported interest from Juventus.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Gunners and Everton striker said the 24-year-old is “the foundation” of Mikel Arteta’s side.
Gabriel was one of the first names on the team sheet at the Emirates in the 2021-22 campaign.
According to Calciomercato (3 July), Juventus have shortlisted the Brazilian centre-half as a potential replacement for Giorgio Chiellini and Matthijs de Ligt, who is expected to leave this summer.
A £27million signing from Lille in September 2020, Gabriel has three years remaining on his contract in north London.
When asked by Football Insider if a move to Juventus could be tempting for the defender, Campbell issued a two-word verdict: “No chance.
“There is no chance.
“Listen, it is flattering when a club like Juventus are talking about signing you.
“It is not happening though. He is at Arsenal. We are building. Gabriel is a left-footed, Brazil international. He is a stalwart centre-half. This is the rock, the foundation that the team is built on.
“[William] Saliba, [Ben] White and Gabriel are three centre-halves who are only going to improve and get better. You need to keep them and develop them.
“It is flattering that Juventus are interested but go elsewhere!”
Gabriel made 38 appearances across all competitions in the 2021-22 campaign.
He scored five goals his 35 Premier League outings.
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