ARSENAL INFORM INTERESTED CLUBS THAT THE £50M STAR IS NOT FOR SALE THIS SUMMER

ARSENAL INFORM INTERESTED CLUBS THAT THE £50M STAR IS NOT FOR SALE THIS SUMMER According to CBS Sports journalist James Benge, Arsenal has definitively refused to

 

 

 

consider the possibility of selling Gabriel Martinelli this summer, despite the increasing interest of European heavyweights Bayern Munich and AC Milan. The 24-year-old Brazilian winger is purportedly a critical component of Mikel Arteta’s strategy for the 2025/26 campaign, as the club endeavors to preserve squad continuity while pursuing Premier League and European success.

 

 

 

 

Martinelli, who was acquired from Ituano in 2019 for a mere £6 million, has developed into a critical asset at the Emirates, scoring 51 goals and providing 29 assists in 223 appearances. His value to the team has been reaffirmed by his strong conclusion, which included standout performances against Southampton and Crystal Palace, despite his inconsistent 2024/25 season, which concluded with nine goals and six assists in 48 games.

 

 

 

 

READ MORE: FORMER ARSENAL STAR TO SEAL SURPRISE MOVE TO MEXICO Martinelli was recently the subject of transfer rumors, with Bayern Munich contemplating a £50 million transfer as a potential solution to their left-wing vacancy and AC Milan considering him as a potential successor to Rafael Leão.

 

 

 

 

Arsenal was suggested to be considering a sale in order to finance the acquisition of high-profile targets such as Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace and Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad. Success in the Champions League.Nevertheless, Benge’s most recent social media post indicates that Arsenal is not considering any proposals for Martinelli.

 

 

 

 

Arsenal’s resolve is further bolstered by the player’s contractual obligations. The Gunners are not obligated to negotiate or consider proposals, as Martinelli is signed to the club until 2027, with an option for an additional year. Martinelli is reportedly content in north London and is resolute in his pursuit of a starting position, despite the prospective arrival of new wide players

 

 

 

 

like Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao and Rodrygo from Real Madrid, according to sources close to the club. Mikel Arteta, the manager, has maintained his confidence in Martinelli, notably following his recovery from a hamstring injury in March. Arteta stated earlier this year that “he possesses the capacity to induce disorder.” “He is a genuine difference-maker when he is at his peak fitness.”

 

 

 

The Brazilian is purportedly one of the most valuable players at the club and remains central to their project moving forward, according to Sporting director Andrea Berta, who has also communicated this information to Martinelli’s camp. Arsenal’s transfer strategy this summer entails the enhancement of their attacking capabilities; however, the club’s strategy appears to be one of reinforcement rather than replacement.

 

 

 

 

Martinelli’s recent performance, which was exemplified by a goal and the creation of several critical opportunities in the final-day victory over Southampton, suggests that he may be on the brink of recapturing the electrifying form he exhibited in 2022/23, when he scored 15 Premier League goals.