Gabriel urges Arsenal to complete £67m transfer for ‘phenomenal' Brazil team-mate Rodrygo amid Real Madrid frustration

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.
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Gabriel has urged Arsenal to sign one of his Brazil team-mates
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Rodrygo has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks
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With a £55million deal for Martin Zubimendi all-but complete, they are now shifting focus to attacking reinforcements.
Meanwhile,
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However, they face competition from some other clubs.
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"But I'd like obviously. Rodrygo is a phenomenon, for me. He's not at Arsenal…
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"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."
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Gabriel thrilled Arsenal fans by
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.
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"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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Gabriel signed a new Arsenal deal last week
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