Arsenal
have targeted another defender for the winter transfer window as reports
revealed that Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista is now on Arsenal’s radar.
Gabriel
Paulista has also been a target of Spanish giants Barcelona.
The
24-year-old has been impressive for the La Liga side since his move from
Brazilian side Vitória in 2013. This season, he has helped Villarreal in their
unbeaten run of 13 games.
The
Brazilian was not a regular last season bus now has secured a spot in the
starting eleven. He has started 17 of 18 La Liga games, also six in Europa
League so far this season.
With
Arsenal and Barcelona interested in his move, he is likely to leave Villarreal, however according to reports, the interest in not strong from both the
outfits and could result in a failure but the
Brazilian centre-half has already admitted that he would love to join either of
Arsenal or Barcelona as both are top European sides.
He
added: “I spoke last year to my agent, long before the news come out, and told
him I had a dream to one day work in England. Hopefully this is the
opportunity.”
He
also revealed his desire to play in the Premier League and the Gunners could be
his right next stop.
Columnist: Dany Fendi
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