Arsenal fans go mad as they expect Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes to be unveiled

Arsenal fans are braced for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes to be unveiled today.

The club has teased fans by announcing that David Luiz and Willian will be joined by a ‘special guest’ in a group chat video, showing a picture of both players alongside a silhouette with a question mark, saying: ‘You don’t want to miss this one!’

They’ve hinted that both players would reveal their fellow Brazilian as a Gunners player with the quote: ‘I’m not sure I can talk about it yet… Let’s call him!’

 Arsenal fans are braced for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes to be unveiled today

Arsenal teased his arrival by saying a ‘guest’ would appear in a clip with David Luiz and Willian

One fan on Twitter wrote: ‘Did Arsenal just announce Gabriel on Facebook lol,’ while another said: ‘Welcome #Gabriel’ in response to the club’s post.

Arsenal emerged as front runners to land Magalhaes after agreeing a deal to sign him earlier this month – beating off competition from the likes of Napoli, Manchester United and Chelsea.

Last week he was in London to complete his medical, but was forced to quarantine for 14 days after arriving in the UK.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been eager to bolster his defensive options this summer

Gunners fans have been so keen for the club to wrap up the deal some even claimed to be tracking the Brazilian’s car, with Twitter user @smeagol_11 claiming to have found a vehicle owned by the youngster on the M1.  

Magalhaes emerged as one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe after a standout season with Lille, where he played 34 times for the club and starred in the Champions League.

He played a total of 52 games for Lille after beginning his career with Brazilian side Avai – who he joined at the age of 13. He left for the Ligue 1 side in 2017 – quickly adjusting to life in France by learning the language. 

Magalhaes has emerged as one of the most talented defenders in Europe after a superb season