Gabriel Magalhaes, a Brazilian center-back, has been instrumental in keeping Arsenal's defense stable. It has contributed to the team's strong start to the season. In Arsenal's most recent 1-0 win over North London rivals Tottenham,

Aaron Ramsdale and Eddie Nketiah were moved on to Southampton and Crystal Palace respectively, while Edu Gaspar agreed deals to bring in Neto and Raheem Sterling on season-long loans. If Arsenal really wanted to, they could’ve signed a player from Paris Saint-Germain too, but Mikel Arteta and co decided against it.

Arsenal have opened contract talks with 26-year-old centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, although talks with the Brazil international are in the early stages. (Football Insider), external

Bukayo Saka has admitted that seeing Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah leave Arsenal “wasn’t easy”, while Mikel Arteta stated he “really felt” having to let one of the stars go. Saka came through into the Gunners first team with Smith Rowe.