Gabriel Magalhaes reacts to Rodrygo’s subtle hint after Arsenal news
Gabriel Magalhaes was among the players to respond to a surprising update from Rodrygo amid growing speculation linking the Real Madrid forward with a move to Arsenal.
Arsenal are expected to reinforce their forward line this summer following a disappointing campaign for many of their attacking players.
Bukayo Saka’s injury in the season left Mikel Arteta with limited options, forcing him to rely on youngster Ethan Nwaneri and even Raheem Sterling to fill the void.
On the opposite wing, Gabriel Martinelli failed to hit form, leaving fans frustrated and pushing the club to prioritise fresh wide options in the upcoming window.
One name strongly linked is Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, who is believed to be on Arsenal’s radar. The Brazilian has found game time harder to come by recently, with Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe dominating the attacking roles he usually fills.
Now, amid growing speculation about his future, Rodrygo has shared an unexpected update that quickly caught the attention of players and a possible future teammate.
Gabriel responds to Rodrygo amid hefty price tag revealed
Rodrygo shared a series of photos on Instagram as he continues his recovery from an injury picked up at the end of the season, with Brazil preparing for World Cup qualifiers this week.
One of the images showed him celebrating a goal for Real Madrid, potentially a subtle nod to where he stands amid growing speculation about his future.
With Arsenal keeping a close eye on his situation, Gabriel was among those to engage with the post, dropping a like alongside fellow Brazil internationals Lucas Paqueta, Bruno Guimaraes and Manchester United’s latest signing Matheus Cunha.
Football Insider recently reported that Arsenal are exploring a move for Rodrygo, but his hefty £100 million price tag could prove a stumbling block as the club weigh up other attacking options.
He made just 22 league starts for Madrid this season, but still managed 24 goal contributions across all competitions, highlighting why he remains so highly rated, even with fierce competition from Vinicius Jr and Mbappe.
Gabriel commits future to Arsenal with new deal
Should Rodrygo end up in North London, he’d be linking up with Gabriel for the long haul, after the defender signed a new long-term deal with Arsenal.
Gabriel has decided to stay at Arsenal despite interest from Saudi clubs, and continue playing a key role under Mikel Arteta.
His commitment is a big boost for the Gunners, who are also expected to turn their attention to securing fresh contracts for William Saliba, Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.