Barcelona make transfer decision on Gabriel Magalhaes

Barcelona have cooled their interest in Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Brazilian has made immense progress with the Gunners this term, and he is currently an undisputed starter at the heart of the defence.

His performances have caught the eye of Barcelona boss Xavi, but Mundo Deportivo claims that the club are unlikely to make an approach.

Andreas Christensen will be joining on a free transfer this summer, but they are eyeing another central defender for the 2022/23 season.

Gabriel was identified as a top target, but the club have now dropped their interest, knowing that it would take a significant fee to land him.

The Blaugrana are prepared to focus on low-cost signings instead. They are looking at the prospect of signing Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer.

Antonio Rudiger has also been considered by the Catalan giants in recent months, but he is now close to joining Real Madrid on a Bosman deal.