Arsenal could now sell one very important first-team star in the final weeks of the summer transfer window, as the club change their stance on potential £80m+ offers.
Arsenal’s summer transfer window has been busy, with six new signings bolstering the squad. However, no major sales have occurred, creating a need to balance the books. Speculation now swirls around one attacker’s Arsenal future in the final weeks of the window.
Gabriel Martinelli, the 24-year-old Brazilian winger, faces an uncertain future at Arsenal. Despite his undeniable talent, Martinelli’s form has dipped since his standout 2022/23 season, where he scored 15 Premier League goals.
Last season, he managed only eight goals, leading to frustration among some fans. This has fueled transfer rumors, with Bayern Munich and Al-Nassr linked to the £50 million-valued star.
Today, Miguel Delaney reported that Arsenal are open to approaches for Martinelli this summer. This aligns with their strategy to fund new signings, such as a top-quality striker like Benjamin Sesko.
If a substantial offer arrives, especially one enabling Arsenal to pursue targets like Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, the club’s stance could shift. Martinelli’s contract, running until 2027 with an option for another year, gives Arsenal leverage.
However, Mikel Arteta remains a fan of Martinelli’s potential. Sources suggest The Gunners are not actively pushing to sell him, and the player himself has expressed happiness at the club.
Bayern’s interest stems from their need for a winger after losing Leroy Sane, but no formal offer has been made. Al-Nassr’s rumored €85 million interest has been dismissed by Fabrizio Romano, with Martinelli uninterested in a Saudi move.
The upcoming season feels like a make-or-break moment for Martinelli. If he rediscovers his form, he could cement his place in Arsenal’s plans. A failure to do so might see the club cash in next year.
Fans are divided, with some eager to see him sold, while others believe in his “talent of the century,” as Jurgen Klopp once described. For now, Martinelli’s future hangs in the balance as Arsenal weigh their options.
