Mikel Arteta almost sold key Arsenal star at start of season

Arteta dropped him from his side at the start of the campaign Arsenal were prepared to let Gabriel Magalhaes leave the club last summer having targeted former Manchester City star Aymeric Laporte as his replacement. Gabriel has enjoyed a sublime season at the heart of the Gunners’ defence alongside William Saliba.

Arsenal were anticipating an offer from the Saudi Pro League in the opening month of the season, drawing up a list of possible replacements. The Arsenal defender was wanted by clubs in Saudi Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi was on that list with Laporte, having just won the treble with Manchester City, a leading target.

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