Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes is having an outstanding campaign, but this season did not begin well for him. The 26-year-old was surprisingly dropped from Mikel Arteta’s starting XI for the first three games of the season, with Thomas Partey playing at right-back and Ben White partnering William Saliba in the middle. Many pointed towards Arteta exploring a new tactical style, whilst links also emerged between the defender and clubs in Saudi Arabia, as well as Juventus. Gabriel eventually returned to the side, and given that he has been one of Arsenal’s best players this season, many quest…