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Arsenal and Al Hilal progress in Gabriel Martinelli transfer talks

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Arsenal and Al Hilal progress in Gabriel Martinelli transfer talks

Summary

Arsenal and Al Hilal are advancing negotiations for Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli as of August 25, 2026. Martinelli has expressed openness to the move after declining an offer from Galatasaray. The talks reportedly include a near agreement on a transfer fee and a potential 20 percent sell-on clause. Arsenal is also exploring options for new forward players ahead of the transfer deadline, with Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez as a primary target. Martinelli has not participated in Arsenal's recent matches, including the Community Shield.

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Key Details

•Martinelli is 25 years old and joined Arsenal in 2019.
•Al Hilal and Arsenal close to finalizing a transfer fee.
•Martinelli previously turned down a move to Galatasaray.
•Arsenal seeks new forwards as transfer deadline approaches.
•Martinelli excluded from recent Arsenal matchday squads.

Latest Updates

9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal look to include sell-on clause in club-record sale
7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal reach agreement with Al-Hilal on Martinelli fee

What they're saying

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Arsenal are close to an agreement with Al Hilal for the transfer of Gabriel Martinelli, with the Gunners also looking to include a sell-on clause in the deal.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesJames B...
— Yahoo Sports

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Arsenal have reached an agreement with Al-Hilal for the transfer of Gabriel Martinelli.A club-to-club agreement is in place over a transfer fee between £50m and £55m for the winger, with Al-Hilal no...
— Yahoo Sports