With the transfer window opening internationally in just under a month, both players and clubs are deciding their future ahead of the upcoming campaign.
One player who would be almost certain to stay, however, is Arsenal’s centre-back, Gabriel Magalhães.
The now 26 year-old came to north London after a three and a half year spell at Ligue 1 side, Lille. Since then, both he and his centre-back pairing, William Saliba, have grown to form the arguable best defensive partnership in the Premier League.
However, just this season, the Brazilian was benched for the first three games of the league season, amid links that tied Gabriel to a move to Saudi Arabia. However, it was later reported by the ever-reliable, Fabrizio Romano, on X, formerly Twitter, that the club were never looking to part ways with their defender, and not one negotiation from another club took place for the Brazil international.
However, this summer, Gabriel has made his feelings known regarding a transfer to Corinthians, who are currently occupying a relegation spot in the Série A, after playing seven games.
Speaking to Cartoloucos on YouTube, the Brazilian admitted: “The Corinthians is since I was born. And today I don’t think it has to be any different. I keep going to the Corinthians game by train. It’s my dream, I want to play for Corinthians, I want to feel that energy.
“It’s something to be thought about. Sometimes I stop and think. ‘Do you have a dream to play for Corinthians?’. I have. ‘When would you play at Corinthians?’. For me, tomorrow I’d be at Corinthians.
“I hope not to delay because I want, as soon as possible, to feel the energy of that crowd, which is incredible.”
