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
Welcome to Arsenal Paulista! #WelcomeGabriel #VillarrealCF pic.twitter.com/h3z8vketlA
— Ron Schembri (@RonSchembri) January 24, 2015
We need that kind of player ???????? #WelcomeGabriel #GabrielisAGooner pic.twitter.com/dq8alYb6oG
— Arsenal (@ALGunnersnews) January 24, 2015
Great bit of business by @arsenal #WelcomeGabriel #COYG
— Super Chocolate Bear (@Chocolate_bear3) January 24, 2015
So arsenal have actually signed a defender! Better late than never! #WelcomeGabriel #arsenal
— jack warwick (@JackWarwick) January 24, 2015
Looks like we have a new defender, welcome Gabriel & good luck to Campbell, hope the work permits sorted! #AFC #WelcomeGabriel #UTA
— GoonerBritt (@Goonerjon) January 24, 2015
We just need a decent DM then i think we're ok. #Berlin2015 #Wembley2015 #afc #KeepTheFaith #WelcomeGabriel
— aAnFdCy (@Andy1Hughes) January 24, 2015