Lecce defender Thiago Gabriel attracts interest from English clubs! Where will the young Portuguese go?
Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
The young Lecce defender, Thiago Gabriel, continues to draw the attention of English clubs.
Details: According to journalist Rudy Galetti, the 21-year-old centre-back is being monitored by several Premier League sides. Tottenham and Newcastle are particularly impressed with the defender's progress and plan to keep scouting him in the coming months.
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In addition, Crystal Palace and Everton have already reached out to the player's representatives to inquire about a potential deal.
During the 2025/26 season, Gabriel has made 18 appearances and managed to find the net once. The player's current contract runs until the summer of 2027, and Transfermarkt values the defender at €15 million.
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