While Tomiyasu’s involvement is continuously being hampered by injuries, Jorginho, who is currently 32 years old, is playing a squad role.

In any event, Arsenal is keeping a close eye on their contract renewals in an effort to prevent the team from finding itself in a challenging situation akin to what Liverpool is currently going through with players like Trent Alexander-Arnold.

That being stated, TBR Football has learnt that Arsenal and Gabriel Magalhaes have started contract negotiations following the player’s impressive North London derby performance.

Arsenal keen to sign Gabriel Magalhaes to a new deal after PSG interest

After receiving his second consecutive player of the match award when playing Spurs away from home on Sunday, Gabriel was outstanding for Arsenal in N17.

Watching both Gabriel and his centre-back partner William Saliba during the derby was Paris Saint-Germain, who were interested in recruiting the Brazilian.

Considering that Saliba was born and raised in Paris, it should come as no surprise that PSG is closely monitoring one of the best central defenders in Europe.

In addition to Saliba, other players caught the attention of French scouts, including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Gabriel is someone who PSG is interested in and was also seen throughout the derby.

Brazil’s defence teams up with Marquinhos of PSG, which may only increase the French team’s allure.

From the perspective of an Arsenal supporter, fortunately, the club’s decision to start negotiations with Gabriel to secure a new, long-term contract is because of the growing interest in the defender.

Gabriel hailed for his North London derby winner

There won’t be any concern for the likes of Edu Gaspar because Gabriel, 26, supposedly has a contract that goes until 2027.

Yet it makes sense that Arsenal would wish to cut off any connections as soon as possible, considering their performance on Sunday.

After the derby, Gabriel’s performance against Tottenham has received a lot of praise, and Saliba was left speechless.

Timber also provided support for Arsenal’s Gabriel, the £27 million Brazilian’s teammate who is clearly happy to have him nearby.

And it would undoubtedly be another positive move for Mikel Arteta and his team, who appear to be on the verge of something spectacular, if Arsenal can shortly announce a new contract for Gabriel.