Gabriel Martinelli declines Galatasaray, helps Milan and Roma's transfer pursuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Gabriel Martinelli has decided against joining Galatasaray, enhancing the transfer prospects for both AC Milan and AS Roma. Reports indicate that Galatasaray had submitted an offer of around €45 million for the Arsenal winger. Martinelli's choice allows Roma to focus on him after issues arose in their talks for FC Porto's Rodrigo Mora. Milan is relieved as they seek to offload Rafael Leao to Galatasaray, having reportedly lowered their asking price from €50 million plus add-ons to a more manageable figure.
- •Martinelli rejects Galatasaray offer of €45 million.
- •Roma may pivot to pursuing Martinelli after Mora negotiations falter.
- •Milan benefits as they negotiate Leao's potential departure.
- •Time is running out before the transfer deadline.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Gabriel Martinelli position on Galatasaray is help for Milan and Roma
"Milan and Roma received a significant boost with reports that Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has no intention of joining Galatasaray, as this helps two different scenarios.There had been suggestion...
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