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David Byrom

Latest Arsenal transfer rumours: £24m Gabriel bid, formal Willian offer, Torriera to Torino

Arsenal continue to be linked with multiple players ahead of next season.

The Gunners have just over a month to strengthen their squad before the 2020/21 Premier League season starts.

That has put the emphasis on transfer deals being done quickly in order to allow new signings time to settle into their surroundings.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in profile

With that in mind, here are the latest Arsenal transfer rumours.

Magalhaes linked

French outlet France Bleu Nord report that Arsenal are in a position to land Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes.

The Brazilian has been linked to a host of European clubs this summer, with Napoli having at one stage been the front runners for his signature.

Manchester United were said to have submitted a bid for the 22-year-old, who is valued at around £24m.

Yet, with the Gunners keen to strengthen their defence this summer, they have been credited with an interest in the player.

Willian formal offer to be made

The Athletic's David Ornstein has revealed that Arsenal are set to make a formal offer for Chelsea star Willian.

The Brazilian winger is out of contract this summer and is yet to come to an agreement over a new deal with the Blues.

He is keen for a three-year contract and, speaking on his podcast with Mark Chapman, Ornstein revealed that the Gunners were set to offer him one.

He said: "With Arsenal, we're led to believe a formal offer will be coming imminently of a three-year contract. Willian is most inclined to take that. He hasn't made a final decision yet but that's his preference.

"It isn't because of the money, because Arsenal are not making the biggest financial offer. What's appealing about Arsenal to Willian is Mikel Arteta and Edu, who he knows from the Brazilian national team.

"Arteta wants to sign Willian and he's asked for him to be signed. Willian has been on Arsenal's target list for some time. This is now being led by Arteta.

"He sees Willian as an ideal signing. He brings experience, he can help the young players and he can bring a winning mentality to the club.

"He's also a free transfer. The offer from Arsenal is not as lucrative as he could have got elsewhere.

"It's unlikely he'll play in Chelsea's Champions League tie against Bayern Munich. This could develop quickly."

Torreira to Torino?

Corriere dello Sport report that Torino could well be interested in Lucas Torreira this summer.

Torino are set to appoint a new manager this summer and it is widely expected to be Marco Giampaolo.

Giampaolo is said to have given his potential new employers a list of transfer targets to go after and Torriera is on that list.

The midfielder previously played under Giampaolo at Sampdoria.

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