Arsenal move for Gabriel Paulista hinges on work permit snag

• Club hopes to seal initial £6m deal for Villarreal centre-back
• Brazilian might not qualify to obtain visa
• Arsenal would need to prove ‘exceptional talent’ on appeal
• Transfer window – liveArsenal intend to push on with their pursuit of the Villarreal centre-half Gabriel Paulista and are confident they would be able to secure a work permit for the Brazilian despite the player not appearing to meet any of the criteria to qualify for international clearance.Talks are con