According to sources in Spain, Barcelona have explored providing three players to Arsenal in exchange for centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes. Following the appointment of Xavi last November, the Catalan giants are prepared to resume their ambitious recruitment drive in order to reclaim their spot at Europe's top table.In January, the Spaniard signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ferran Torres, and Adama Traore on loan, with more big names expected to follow.
Barcelona have already completed the free transfers of Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen from AC Milan and Chelsea, respectively, for next season.
Barcelona are reportedly lining up Arsenal stalwart Gabriel as they attempt to bolster their defensive options, according to SPORT in Spain. According to reports, Barcelona have explored moving Memphis Depay, Neto, or Riqui Puig in the opposite direction as part of a swap deal.
Arsenal will spend heavily this summer in order to reclaim their place in the Premier League, but their plans will be structured on incomings rather than huge sales.
While Depay's next destination may not be the Emirates Stadium, he is a player who might return to the Premier League after a disastrous term with Manchester United.
In recent weeks, Tottenham have been connected with the Dutchman, who has been overlooked. Barca are looking to replace both Clement Lenglet and Samuel Umtiti, who have fallen down the pecking order and will be forced out.
Gabriel is a player on their radar after been signed by Arsenal from Lille in September 2020.
He's made such an impression under Mikel Arteta that he's now a contender for a spot in Brazil's World Cup team in Qatar later this year. Xavi is known to be interested in his passing abilities from the back, since he prefers his team to build up slowly from the back.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are unlikely to consider selling Gabriel, who has been a key figure in the club's resurgence.
At the heart of the Gunners' defense, the 24-year-old has built an established connection with Ben White.
Despite two poor displays in back-to-back defeats to Crystal Palace and Brighton, Gabriel has led Arsenal to 13 clean sheets in 27 Premier League appearances this season.
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