Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulis would be signed by Arsenal with €20 million

This is according to Spanish newspaper AS, who cite ‘El Larguero’ – a programme on the popular radio station Cadena SER – as reporting that the player will put pen-to-paper on a contract later today.

Arsenal will reportedly sign the Manchester United target after triggering the 24-year-old centre-back’s release clause with a €20 million bid – and Villarreal boss Marcelino has admitted the club are resigned to losing the Brazilian defender.

MARCELINO RESIGNED TO LOSING GABRIEL

“I have assumed the status of Gabriel: it’s bad news from a sporting point of view,” he told El Larguero. “if both Gabriel and the club believe that a sale to Arsenal is what’s best for everyone, we accept it.”

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague revealed this week that both Arsenal and Manchester United had an opportunity to sign the defender this month – but only by submitting a €20 million offer. Villarreal were not prepared to negotiate