Arsenal discusses Martinelli's potential sale to Al-Hilal amid doubts
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Arsenal is in talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal regarding the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli. With the player reportedly free to leave this summer, manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that Martinelli is not in his plans, as evidenced by his absence from the squad in the Premier League opener against Coventry City. There was interest from Turkish club Galatasaray earlier, who made a €45 million bid, but Martinelli declined a move. Al-Hilal is prepared to offer more than Galatasaray's bid. Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright expressed discomfort over Martinelli's situation, highlighting a lack of communication and respect from the club.
- •Arsenal is negotiating with Al-Hilal over Gabriel Martinelli's sale.
- •Martinelli has been excluded from the squad for the Premier League opener.
- •Galatasaray previously offered €45 million for Martinelli, which he rejected.
- •Al-Hilal is willing to exceed Galatasaray's bid.
- •Ian Wright criticized Arsenal for not communicating well with Martinelli.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Has Mikel Arteta failed to get the best out of Gabriel Martinelli?
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — 'It makes me feel uncomfortable' - is Martinelli being frozen out?
"Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans. Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier this summer, but the Brazilian would not consider a move to Istanbul, despite Arsenal receiving a 45m euro (£38.54m) bid.
"While it was reported he wasn’t interested in a move to Turkey, the latest rumours are that Martinelli would be open to a transfer to Saudi Arabia.Some Gooners will accept this if a replacement is l...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:30 PMHas Mikel Arteta failed to get the best out of Gabriel Martinelli?
While it was reported he wasn’t interested in a move to Turkey, the latest rumours are that Martinelli would be open to a transfer to Saudi Arabia.Some Gooners will accept this if a replacement is l...
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:22 AM'It makes me feel uncomfortable' - is Martinelli being frozen out?
Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans. Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier this summer, but the Brazilian would not consider a move to Istanbul, despite Arsenal receiving a 45m euro (£38.54m) bid.
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