Gabriel Magalhaes, Lille star, reportedly agrees 5-year-deal to join Arsenal- Gabriel Magalhaes has reportedly agreed deal to join Arsenal from Lille - Arsenal and Lille are expected to reach an agreement before official announcement - The Brazilian defender was superb for Lille in all competitions last season PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Premier League side Arsenal are now on the verge of signing Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes who has reportedly agreed five-year deal to join the Gunners. This latest development will be a cheering news for all Arsenal fans who have been clamoring for the club to try and bring in more defenders this summer. Arsenal defence were shaky last season in the Premier League with David Luiz making some costly mistakes which made the Gunners' fans livid. But despite all the troubles, Arsenal were still able to win the English FA Cup beating Chelsea in the final at the Wembley stadium. Recommended for you "Chinese man emptied my bank account": Actor Prince Eke calls out telecoms... According to the news on UK Sun, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his squad ahead of of the coming season as the Gunners will also be playing in the Europa League. The report added that Napoli are also interested in the signing of Gabriel, but the Brazilian will prefer a move to Premier League side Arsenal. And The Times say Arsenal have settled personal terms with the Brazil Under-20 star after other suitors like Everton dropped out of the running. French side Lille are now expected to make a decision on the future on Gabriel on whether to sell him to Arsenal or another side. Arsenal will begin their campaign in the 2020/21 Premier League season with a game against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Premier League side Arsenal have completed the signing of 19-year-old midfielder Tim Akinola who was recently released by another English club Huddersfield. Recommended for you "Ngbó, they say you carry belle": Denrele Edun celebrates Yemi Alade, revea... Tim Akinola is so lucky to the level that Arsenal failed to give him a trial despite being a 19-year-old player as they signed him straight away. According to the report on UK Mirror, Arsenal chiefs were impressed with the analysis of Tim Akinola's games so far which made them to sign him. Akinola who is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England only got into the academy system with Mansfield aged 16 before moving to Lincoln City in 2018/19. How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Gabriel Magalhaes has reportedly agreed deal to join Arsenal from Lille - Arsenal and Lille are expected to reach an agreement before official announcement - The Brazilian defender was superb for Lille in all competitions last season PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng