Back in the summer of 2023, there was interest from Saudi Arabia in Gabriel, and rumours claimed that he was ready to go there as well. Charles Watts has now revealed that Arteta dropped Gabriel then for this reason – even though he publicly claimed at the time that it was due to tactics.

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Meanwhile, fellow defender Gabriel has been linked with the Saudi Pro League. However, the club believes if they can land a top striker this summer, that will be the missing piece to deliver trophies,