Arsenal ‘enter race with Manchester United to sign£25m-rated Lille centre back Gabriel Magalhaes’

• Arsenal have entered the chase to sign Lille central defender Gabriel Magalhaes 
• The 22-year-old star is on the radar of several elite European teams this summer 
• Manchester United are thought to be keen to strengthen their defensive options 
• Lille are yet to make any decision on Magalhaes’ future amid the intense interest 

Arsenal have joined Manchester United in the race to sign highly-rated Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to reports.

The 22-year-old is on the radar of several elite European clubs this summer with Arsenal among them – although it is believed the Gunners are yet to follow up their interest with a concrete offer.

Lille are yet to decide where Magalhaes’ future lies beyond the transfer window, Goal report, with the centre back weighing up his options ahead of his potential big move.

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