Villarreal announced the deal late on Saturday evening.
Arsenal look to be on the verge of making their second signing of the January transfer window, with Villarreal having confirmed that a deal has been agreed between the two clubs for the transfer of Brazilian central defender Gabriel Paulista to the Emirates Stadium.
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Twitter has already exploded in reaction to the news, with #WelcomeGabriel trending as Arsenal fans welcome their imminent new signing and give their thoughts on the Brazilian’s arrival. Here are some of the best:
Arrr that's nice obviously thought of highly. #WelcomeGabriel pic.twitter.com/OT2mM72ULW
— Arsenal Puma (@ArsenalPumaTeam) January 24, 2015
Not to shabby
#WelcomeGabriel pic.twitter.com/DiGgZZ0Gd9
— The Arsenal Forum (@ccooperuk) January 24, 2015