GABRIEL MAGHALES has reportedly left his future up in their air after deciding he will “wait” on his next move.
The Lille defender was subject to interest from Napoli and Arsenal.
Gabriel Magelhaes has left his future up in their air after deciding he will ‘wait’ on his next move
And it appeared the Gunners moved into pole position to sign the 22-year-old and even agreed a five-year contract with Mikel Areta’s side.
But despite reports Gabriel competed a medical after Lille accepted Arsenal’s £22million bid – Manchester United look to have hijacked the move.
It is understood United have bid for the Brazilian, causing him to consider his next step.
According to The Telegraph, following interest from Old Trafford, Gabriel is “more than happy to wait before making a final decision”.
Gabriel was believed to have given himself the weekend to think things over, but that suggestion has now been quashed.
United could now indeed be in the driving seat now as they can offer higher wages than Arsenal.
And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will also be playing in next season’s Champions League.
Arsenal thought they had a deal done after seeing off interest from Napoli.
But Arteta could be forced to look elsewhere following United’s game-changing move.
How Arsenal will line up vs Fulham with Gabriel forced to wait if he completes transfer and Aubameyang up front
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
