Arsenal are increasingly confident of winning the race to sign Lille's Brazil centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, 22, but Manchester United have asked the player's camp to delay making a decision

If Napoli miss out on Gabriel Magalhaes, they could make a move for Arsenal's 28-year-old Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi.

Arsenal are close to completing the transfer of Gabriel Magalhaes. The 22-year-old Brazil centre-back completed a medical after a fee of up to £27m was agreed with Lille. The Gunners have offered a five-year contract, although Napoli have not given up hope of signing him.

Lille and Brazil centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, 22, has delayed making a final decision on a move to Arsenal after a potential late bid by Manchester United.

Arsenal are edging closer to signing the Lille defender Gabriel after agreeing personal terms with the Brazilian and making progress in discussions over the fee with the French club.