Arsenal rejected a bid from Saudi Arabia last summer.

Paris Saint-Germain has expressed interest in Gabriel, with the 26-year-old claimed to be a cheaper target than Saliba for Europe's heavyweights.

Arteta has already shown his willingness to make bold decisions by surprisingly dropping Gabriel from the starting lineup for the first three games of last season. This unexpected move came amidst reports of interest from Saudi clubs, leading to speculation that the defender's head was turned by potential lucrative offers.