Newcastle rule out move for La Liga midfielder
The 23-year-old Brazilian was strongly linked with a loan move to the Championship club this week.
United have previously looked at Gabriel, who joined the La Ligan club from Juventus last summer.
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Hide AdBut the Gazette understands that Newcastle are exploring other options.
United manager Rafa Benitez would not discuss the names of the club's targets at a Press conference this afternoon.
Benitez, speaking ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup tie against Oxford United, is hopeful the club can strengthen before Tuesday night's transfer deadline.
“Still I am quite positive that maybe we can do something," said Benitez.
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Hide Ad"We have to balance (the squad), if possible. There is still some days and there is no news. I am still confident. No names.
“I am happy with the squad, but you cannot control injuries. It is always important because we are so close, we have to be ready.”