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The first quarter-final matches of the Champions League were played last night. Inter beat Bayern 2:1 in Munich, while Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3:0 at the Emirates.
Earlier in the second half, Arsenal scored three goals. Two beautiful free kicks were scored by Rice, while Merino finished the story. Mikel Arteta, who opened the door to the semi-finals of the Champions League for Arsenal, deserves all the praise, but the morning after the great game comes bad news for the manager of Arsenal.
Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr are reportedly preparing to make bids for Arsenal defender Gabriel, according to Caught Offside. The Brazilian defender was one of the best players of Mikel Artete's team this season, and he did not play against Real Madrid due to injury.
In the last few seasons, together with players such as Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Martin Odegaard, Gabriel has become one of the keys of the Arsenal team and with his consistently good performances, he is considered one of the best players in the world in his position.
Saudi giants Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr are preparing bids of 20-25 million euros per year for Gabriel, but Arsenal are taking a firm stand against them. The north London club are determined to keep hold of the player and plan to sign a new contract at the end of the season until 2030.
After rejecting offers from Saudi Arabia last summer, the London team is now facing fresh offers again. The Gunners have made it clear that they have no intention of selling the player and have set a minimum transfer price of 100 million euros. Both Real and Atletico Madrid want him.
Andrea Berta
The club's new sporting director Andrea Berta has already started negotiations with Gabriel's representatives and is preparing to offer the Brazilian defender a long-term contract. However, Gabriel, who made 42 appearances for the club this season, is not only on the radar of clubs from Saudi Arabia, but also European giants.
Real Madrid admire Gabriel's leadership qualities in defense.
Atletico Madrid is also among the clubs interested in Gabriel and they see him as a player who would be a huge reinforcement for them.
It is clear that the departure of the Brazilian would be a serious blow to Arsenal and its ambitions, but we have to wait for the summer and see what happens.
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