Juventus are confident they can sign defender Gabriel Magalhaes from Arsenal, according to reports in the UK media.

The Old Lady are on the look out for a new central defender as they bid farewell to captain Giorgio Chiellini, who is leaving after 17 years at the club.

And The Mirror report Juve feel they can lure Gabriel away from Arsenal as the Italian giants can offer Champions League football while the Gunners will be in the Europa League next term.

The report adds that Juve have been long-term admirers of Gabriel, something which Arsenal are aware of, and the Premier League side will look to offer the Brazilian a new contract.

Gabriel, 24, joined Arsenal from Lille in 2020 and has been a regular starter under manager Mikel Arteta over the past two seasons.

In 2020-21, he made 32 appearances in all competitions as Arsenal finished eighth while he helped the club up to fifth this campaign, playing 38 games in total.

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