This little saga would be done by this week at least
Gabriel (Lille player) / signed for Arsenal
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I would think going to Napoli (to potentially replace Koulibaly if he is sold) would make more sense.
But he is left footed and except for him and Torres, i have seen no proper links to CBs and they both are left footed. If we buy Sancho, i find it hard to believe we will spend 55-60m on a CB (Torres). So a cheaper option for 25m, would make more sense, especially if we go for Grealish or VdB as well. We are on a budget after all.
But he is left footed and except for him and Torres, i have seen no proper links to CBs and they both are left footed. If we buy Sancho, i find it hard to believe we will spend 55-60m on a CB (Torres). So a cheaper option for 25m, would make more sense, especially if we go for Grealish or VdB as well. We are on a budget after all.
So where did Lindelof play when he partnered Smalling for us at the back?
Likes an AWB style tackle sometimes which he would need to be careful about using too much in the premier league and particularly champions league.
Good thing he would play on the other side. Maguire between them for a calm head
Personally I will be happy with either him or Badiashile as both seem to have presence too
You missed the part where he said " with Mengi also in the mix in a couple of years (at the expense of Lindelof?)" Meaning maybe Mengi may replace Lindelof in a couple of years. He did not advocate replacing Lindelof right away.
If there is a chance to get better players into the first team, I would replace any player who had a "decent" season. That is how you build a trophy-winning team.
Is he good defender ? because outside in France we know nothing about him
If I remember correctly they switched depending on opposition.
- Maguire played every minute of every league match and I would guess majority of all the cup games, why do you think that is?
I think if you benched Lindelof now he would want a move.
So who the hell is this guy? We should definitely sign him.
He's a centre back with good strength and pace. Although, not as strong as Maguire & Smalling, and not as rapid as Bailly.
His ball playing is nothing special from what I watch him (only watched him 2 matches). Not very good when under pressure.
He's not like Bailly but also not like Lindelof. So for people who thinks whether he's rush like Bailly, he's not.
His positioning is something he needs to improve. His awareness is also inconsistent, often I saw him looking around where his attackers, often I saw him just in panic mode unaware where his man is and just trying to block crossing. His anticipation skill when trying to clear the ball from crossing with either his feet & heading is probably one of his main asset.
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Tier 1 source apparently. So arsenal in pole position to sign him now. Probably the most realistic move since Arsenal have a good relationship with Lille, Gabriel also being cheap and Arteta wanting a left footed CB.
From what I've seen (not a lot admittedly) I'd prefer Badiashile over him.
Maybe Angel Gomes going to Lille could mean we have potential gentleman agreement or, swap deal plus cash for Gabriel? Going to watch this one closely 
Gomes left on a free so there won't be any sort of deal.Maybe Angel Gomes going to Lille could mean we have potential gentleman agreement or, swap deal plus cash for Gabriel? Going to watch this one closely
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Looks like it couldn’t be confirmed. I’m not convinced we’re definitely in for him yet as i’d have thought more of the UK press would have picked it up like Ducker, Stone, or Whitwell.
Ahh, apologies, had thought there was a year remaining on his contract. Doh!
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Brazilians do not play well at United.
Aye, I can believe we're sounding out Badiashile as we've been tracking him for a few years (since his breakthrough at Monaco). But this is the first time i've heard us linked to Gabriel (in the last week or so). I'd be surprised if we went for this guy over Badiashile.
He must be shite if he’s a defender and Arsenal want him. Everton linked too? Avoid.
I dont think we're in for him, im getting Yerry Mina vibes.
I swear he already plays for Arsenal. So confused.
That's exactly what I was thinking, the lad from Villarreal looks better.
Because he played there before we bought him and is more comfortable than Lindelof.
Playing right now apparently. Shirt number four.
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Good. Let’s get Benoit instead. Same price. Younger. Bigger talent.
But isn’t Gabriel a Somewhat better passer?
Smalling is also a good passer if you don't apply press on him. Gabriel isn't very good when handling pressure.
I want Pau Torres above the two Ligue 1 CBs we got linked with.
Feck.
Think we're gonna regret not signing this one.
Have the same feeling about this guy as I had over van Dijk when he was at Celtic.
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Has the feeling of an agent drumming up interest when nobody really cares.
I think Benoit Badershille has the highest ceiling of the 3.
And we all know that Arsenal never sign a duff centre half.
99% of people on here have never heard of this bloke prior to these rumours.
Makes me laugh that some of us want him when the extent of our knowledge is based on a youtube video.
Makes me laugh that some of us want him when the extent of our knowledge is based on a youtube video.
Carrying over from the Sancho thread, Castles and McGarry reckon Gabriel would prefer England and would like to play CL. He has no preference just as long as it's good money for him.
How do you judge a CB from youtube is beyond me. If we are in for any CB, we better have scouted them for at least half a season.
Tbh, I have no idea which CB is good outside of England. City spending £41m on Ake suggests to me that the European contingent of CB is not the standard required for the PL.
Well Ake has been bought as a back up and I think he knows this. For City, this is a straightforward transfer. Also, he knows the league and wouldn't need time to adapt. City's main target is Koulibaly.
Where as the likes of Gabriel would want to be starters and clubs who buy him know he would need time to adapt...which City wouldn't necessarily give.
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