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Ben Husband

Gabriel admits Nicolas Pepe forced him into late Arsenal transfer U-turn

Gabriel Magalhaes has revealed the role Nicolas Pepe played in his decision to snub Everton in favour of a move to Arsenal.

Having spent three-and-a-half years with Lille, interest in the Brazilian defender was said to be extremely high with a number of clubs interested in bringing him to the Premier League.

In the end, it was the Gunners who won the race, landing Gabriel in a deal which could eventually reach £27million.

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