Arsenal open to offers for Gabriel Martinelli as summer squad overhaul planned
Arsenal are prepared to sell forward Gabriel Martinelli this summer as part of a significant squad overhaul, according to reports. The club is open to offers for the Brazilian winger as manager Mikel Arteta looks to refresh his attacking options and generate funds for new signings.
The 24-year-old has seen his role diminish in recent months, with Leandro Trossard often preferred on the left wing, and the club is understood to be willing to listen to serious offers. Martinelli is valued by the club at around £50 million or more, though they are expected to consider serious bids below that figure.
Sources indicate Martinelli is keen to secure a move that guarantees him a more prominent role and regular Champions League football, with his current status as a squad player at Arsenal a point of frustration. The Brazilian's contract runs until 2027, with the club holding an option for an additional year, giving Arsenal a strong negotiating position.
Several clubs are monitoring the situation, with Atletico Madrid showing serious interest. The Spanish side have made initial enquiries and could pursue a deal, potentially as part of a double move that could also involve Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus. Clubs from the Bundesliga, including Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, are also monitoring the situation, as is French side Marseille. Interest from the Saudi Pro League, including Al-Nassr, is also a possibility, though the player has been reluctant to make such a move in the past.
Arsenal's willingness to consider offers is part of a wider plan to reshape their attacking options this summer. The potential departure of Martinelli, who has contributed key goals and assists in his time at the Emirates, would free up significant funds and a squad place for a new forward. Manager Mikel Arteta is believed to be targeting a new left-sided attacker, making Martinelli's departure more likely if a suitable offer arrives.
