Arsenal's deal for Villarreal defender Gabriel has moved a step closer after he was granted a work permit. Gabriel is uncapped and was not entitled to an automatic permit, but Arsene Wenger said on Sunday he did not foresee a problem with the Brazilian's application.
And Sky Sports understand the Gunners can now press ahead with finalising a signing believed to be worth 18m euros to the Spanish club.
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