A Summer of Movement in North London
Arsenal are bracing for a busy summer as they navigate the future of one of their most promising talents.
Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli, 25, has entered the radar of Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, which has already seen a €45 million bid turned down by the player’s representatives.
The Gunners value the forward at around £60 million, a figure that reflects his 53 appearances last season, contributions to a Premier League title and a Champions League final, and a contract that runs until 2027.
Mikel Arteta omitted the Brazil international from the recent Community Shield victory and the opening league match, a move that has only heightened speculation about a possible departure.
Should Martinelli move to Al Hilal, he would join a roster that already includes Crysencio Summerville, who arrived from West Ham United earlier this window.
The potential transfer also comes as Arsenal have already offloaded Leandro Trossard to Besiktas for €20 million and midfielder Christian Norgaard to Everton for £7 million, underscoring a broader reshaping of the squad.
Meanwhile, the club’s interest in Vinicius Junior remains a side story, but the focus is now on securing the right price for Martinelli before the window closes.