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Barcelona and Arsenal 'held talks over swap deal for Gabriel - with Spanish giants still hoping to use Memphis Depay, Neto and Riqui Puig as bait to sign much-admired defender'

Barcelona and Arsenal have reportedly held talks about Brazilian centre back Gabriel moving to Spain - and a swap deal of sorts is on the table too.

The Gunners defender joined in 2020 for £27million from Lille, and has made 27 Premier League appearances this season in forming a strong partnership with £50m man Ben White.

Yet according to Spanish outlet SPORT, LaLiga giants Barca are interested in the 24-year-old and are looking at signing a left-footed central defender this summer.

Barcelona and Arsenal have held talks about Brazilian centre back Gabriel moving to Spain
Riqui Puig and Memphis Depay are two players Arsenal would reportedly be keen on in a swap deal
Depay moved to Barcelona last summer

Riqui Puig and Memphis Depay are two players Arsenal would reportedly be keen on in a swap deal

The report details that Barca are looking to add defensive players this summer, with the club willing to let Samuel Umtiti and Clement Lenglet go.