According to reports in France, the Brazilian has chosen north London over Naples in a deal which will cost Arsenal around £28 million.

Gabriel will sign a five-year deal with the Gunners and the move is expected to be finalised in the coming days.

It is acknowledged that Arsenal need to have a successful transfer window to return to the higher echelons of the Premier League. Last season, a  final day win against Watford secured eighth place, the club’s worst finish for 25 years. If you have any inclination to back the Gunners for a tilt at next season’s honours, use this paddy power sign up bonus to maximize your potential winnings. As for Gabriel, the 22-year-old has been at the centre of an intense transfer battle this summer between Mikel Arteta's side and the Serie A giants.

Napoli had been hoping to sign Gabriel to replace Kalidou Koulibaly, who looks set to leave the San Paolo, and even offered him better terms than the Gunners to try and secure his signature.

The Lille centre-back has chosen Arsenal though, who according to Boucher could offer Sokratis to Napoli as they look to offload players in the coming months. The Greek defender joined Arsenal two years ago, but is now regarded as surplus to requirements at the Emirates.