A team is eager to secure Gabriel from Arsenal as he becomes their top transfer target.

Arsenal will need to keep a watchful eye on their star center-back Gabriel Magalhães in the coming months.

As Gabriel joins his national team for international duty, Arsenal will focus on regrouping and improving their form after the break. Currently, Mikel Arteta’s squad sits nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, drifting further from the title race. The break presents a crucial opportunity for Arteta to address key issues, with Gabriel playing a vital role in the Gunners’ defense.

Meanwhile, Corinthians are dreaming of bringing Gabriel back to Brazil. Arteta has successfully paired Gabriel with William Saliba, forming a defensive duo instrumental in Arsenal’s resurgence. While Arsenal is aware of interest in Saliba, Gabriel has also attracted attention, albeit from a different direction.

Brazilian journalist Rogerio Amaral Junior shared with Arsenal Insider that Gabriel has strong ties to Corinthians. “He’s a fan of Corinthians and regularly watches their games, which has endeared him to the fans. Corinthians supporters dream of having him back one day,” Junior explained. Gabriel himself has admitted he hopes to play for Corinthians in the future, clearly signaling his desire to return to his homeland after his time at Arsenal.

In Brazil, Gabriel is regarded as a solid defender who deserves a starting role in the national team, though he’s not necessarily seen as having the potential to be the best in the world at his position. However, Arsenal fans and his Premier League peers view him differently, considering him one of the league’s top defenders since his arrival i

n 2020.