Gabriel close to leaving Arsenal for Valencia in £10m deal

Gabriel Paulista started 22 games for Arsenal last season

Arsenal defender Gabriel is on the verge of a £10m move to Valencia, according to Sky sources.

The Brazilian defender joined the Gunners from Villarreal in January 2015 but has fallen behind Laurent Koscielny, Shkodran Mustafi and Rob Holding in the battle for a centre-back place.

Valencia could make an announcement today.

More to follow.