Back to the Arsenal Newsfeed

Tottenham 'launch £27m bid for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes' as Jose Mourinho looks to snap up 22-year-old ahead of rivals Arsenal

Tottenham have entered the race to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to reports.

The 22-year-old centre back is widely believed to have been identified as a potential target by several elite European clubs this summer - with Everton and Arsenal having also been linked with a swoop.

Fichajes.net even believe Tottenham have now turned their interest into a concrete £27million bid.

Tottenham have reportedly entered the transfer race to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes

Tottenham have reportedly entered the transfer race to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes

Jose Mourinho is said to be aware that strengthening his defence this summer is a priority

The Brazilian star, who is yet to earn a senior international cap for his country, had made 24 appearances for the Ligue 1 side this season before the French top flight was brought to an early halt.