Gabriel Paulista has signed for Arsenal from Villarreal for a reported fee of 11.3 million pounds.

- Scout's Notebook: Gabriel Paulista

Gabriel, 24, had a work permit agreed earlier this week and arrives in England with Joel Campbell, who also signed a new long-term contract, moving from the Gunners to the La Liga side on loan until the end of the season as part of the deal.

It's official - @Arsenal have signed Gabriel...

Arsenal's Joel Campbell intends to make the most of his loan spell at Villarreal -- part of the deal which will see Gabriel Paulista move in the other direction.

Brazilian defender Gabriel, 24, has received formal approval from the Home Office for a work permit, and has reportedly completed a routine medical at the club's Hertfordshire training base.

Arsenal are yet to announce the transfer, reported to be worth around 11 million pounds, with some formalities still to be completed.

However, one part...

Gabriel Paulista has been granted a work permit ahead of his proposed move from Villarreal to Arsenal, according to the Daily Telegraph.

The two clubs reached an agreement for the transfer of Gabriel, 24, on Saturday, with Joel Campbell set to move from the Gunners to the La Liga side on loan until the end of the season as part of the deal.

Arsenal had been required to convince a Football Association hearing that the defender is an ''exceptional talent" as he does not meet the current required international...