Arsenal make decision on Martinelli

Arsenal will not sell Gabriel Martinelli in the summer transfer window of 2025, despite rumours that the Brazilian striker could leave the Emirates.

Al Nassr once wanted Martinelli.

According to The Athletic , Arsenal have informed clubs interested in Martinelli, including Al Nassr, of this decision. Last month, Mundo Deportivo reported that Al Nassr had made an €85 million (£73 million) bid for Martinelli.

Martinelli is highly regarded by Al Nassr for his speed, dribbling ability and versatility on both wings. Although his form in the 2024/25 season has not been really stable (10 goals and 6 assists in 51 games), Martinelli is still considered one of the most promising wingers in the Premier League.

At 24, he has all the attributes Al Nassr are looking for to complement Cristiano Ronaldo, who has just signed a new contract with the SPL's third-placed side. However, Arsenal have no intention of parting with Martinelli.

The London club have even begun to consider extending and improving the terms of the Brazilian's contract in a bid to keep him long-term. The decision to keep Martinelli also reflects in part Arsenal's transfer strategy.

With the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon for 85 million euros, some have suggested that Arsenal may consider selling Martinelli to reinvest. However, the fact that Arsenal's board is keeping Martinelli shows that the Gunners want to stabilize their current squad rather than bring in a new winger.

Source: https://znews.vn/arsenal-ra-phan-quyet-ve-martinelli-post1573603.html