Gabriel completed the most passes into the opposition half in Ligue 1 last season (Credit: SkySports) : Gunners

What I’m particularly interested in (atleast, as of now) is Magalhães’ capabilities to find offensive passes. Something which we are very reliant on David Luiz about and certainly with Luiz’ vulnerability at the back.. Magalhães could slot in right away partnering Saliba (possibly). [Nothing to take away from David Luiz and what he has done over the better part of last six months]

And other thing if you could see is,he also passes alot side ways to his partnering center back, something which Arteta wants to use more going forward. So it’s a good web to have right at the heart of defence going offensively.