ARSENAL have been urged to sign “phenomenal” Real Madrid ace Rodrygo by defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
The Gunners are expected to spend big this summer in a bid to end their wait for a major trophy.
With a £55million deal for Martin Zubimendi all-but complete, they are now shifting focus to attacking reinforcements.
Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are being considered as leading candidates for the No9 spot.
Meanwhile, Rodrygo – currently valued at around £67m – has emerged as a top target for the wing.
Arsenal reportedly approached Real Madrid over a potential transfer recently.
However, they face competition from some other clubs.
Arsenal defender Gabriel is in favour of the move and claimed that he would love to see his international team-mate at the Emirates Stadium.
Asked on the Podpah podcast if he knew anything about Arsenal’s pursuit of the winger, Gabriel responded: “I don’t. No, I don’t, not really.
“But I’d like obviously. Rodrygo is a phenomenon, for me. He’s not at Arsenal…
“If it depended on me, I’ve told people already, he’s a phenomenon.
“His name is mentioned a lot. If it was up to me, of course.”
Gabriel thrilled Arsenal fans by signing a new four-year contract extension last week.
On his new deal, the centre-back said: “I arrived here as a young player and after almost five years I’m so happy and I’ve learned a lot.
“I’m so proud of myself, it’s an amazing journey, and I’m so happy to continue it.
“I hope I win some trophies with this club, because I love this club and my family loves the club, too.
“Arsenal is an amazing club and I’m so proud to sign a new contract.
“I love this club, I love the supporters, my team-mates, I love this stadium.
“I’m so proud and thank you for all the support. We continue together for the future.”
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