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Adam Jones

'England or Italy?' - Gabriel drops transfer hint after Everton and Napoli rumours

Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes appears to have opened the door for a potential move in the upcoming transfer window.

The Brazilian reportedly has interest from a number of top clubs across Europe following a string of top performances with the Ligue 1 side.

Everton had made progress in their pursuit of the 22-year-old before the suspension of football in March but the changing transfer landscape has meant future negotiations are set to be much different.

Napoli are the latest outfit said to have made their move but Gabriel admits he does not know where his future lies at this moment.

Gabriel told L'Equipe [via the Daily Mail ]: "It is gratifying because there are a lot of teams talking about me.

"I want to go as high as possible, I came to Europe for that. England or Italy? Both are good championships.

"I speak a lot to Luis Campos [Lille's director of football] to see where it is best for me because he has a lot of experience. I also speak with my agents, with Gerard Lopez, with Jose Fonte.

"Gennaro Gattuso [Napoli's manager] likes me a lot? I don't know, we haven't talked. On the internet, on social networks, there are a lot of things coming out. I do not know what is true. I see every day, 'ah Gabriel goes there, then there'.

"But in fact, we don't know yet where I'm going to go. Wherever I go it will be to play, to be at the top, at the highest level. And above all in a team that will allow me to go to the Selecao."

Gabriel starred in a Lille side which finished fourth in Ligue 1 this term making 24 league appearances and scoring one goal in the process.

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