Arsenal are preparing for a significant summer overhaul as Mikel Arteta looks to reshape his squad ahead of next season. The Gunners are expected to welcome several new additions while also parting ways with players who have failed to meet expectations. While some departures will be expected, a few names linked with a move away could surprise supporters.
The focus will not solely be on clearing out fringe players. Arsenal may also cash in on key individuals if it helps facilitate a broader squad rebuild. One of the more unexpected names being considered for a sale is Gabriel Martinelli, who has recently played a crucial role in the team’s attacking efforts.
Arteta Prepared to Sanction Martinelli’s Departure
According to a report from Football Insider, Mikel Arteta has reportedly approved the sale of Martinelli at the end of the current campaign. The Brazilian winger has shown flashes of brilliance and has often stepped up in the absence of other attacking talents. However, the club’s long-term vision may now involve reinvesting in a different profile of forward.
The report suggests that Arteta is aware of the financial balancing required to bring in top-tier reinforcements. As a result, Martinelli could be sacrificed to make room for a new arrival in the forward line. Arsenal are believed to be targeting attackers who offer a more consistent end product and versatility across the front three.
A Risky Sale Without a Clear Upgrade
Selling Martinelli would undoubtedly raise questions among the fanbase, especially given his contributions over the past few months. The Brazilian has often been one of the club’s more energetic and decisive performers, and moving him on without a clear upgrade would be a significant risk.
If Arsenal are to sell Martinelli, they must ensure that a more reliable and dynamic replacement is already lined up. Simply cashing in without a strategic plan would undermine the progress the team has made in recent seasons. Supporters will be watching closely to see if this potential decision forms part of a well-executed transfer strategy or signals a misstep in their planning.
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Martinelli has turned up in so many moments people don’t realise how important and how underrated he is. His dips in form have come about due to almost no service and a few unfortunate injuries. Zubimendi who specialises in looped balls to the left wing would really unlock him. He covers defensively, does whatever is asked of him and loves the club, I hope he stays as long as possible, we need players like him who will bleed for the club. We can’t afford to lose depth either, he can cover all three positions up front very well and we’re already running short. The idea of getting rid of him is beyond ludicrous.
You have got to be kidding 🤨
This has to be a clickbait article.
I.would move Aryeta before and at least 15 of the squad before touching Martinelli
The crazy rumour season has started and the current one isn’t even over!
I wonder how many players we’ll be linked with and how many we’re going to sell before the summer window closes?
Ken, I never believe any of the media rumours regarding signings. I just wait till the club make an announcement.
Exactly – the official website is the only place to go.
Ken & Herr Drier, much of the info here is sourced from dubious origins and republished as fact.
Jax, I concur.
Ken1945,
I believe that the Journalists go for a scatter gun approach when it comes to transfer speculation.
They connect Arsenal with any player that has a pulse, and every now and then they get lucky and get one right.
They also do it regards to players supposedly leaving.
Example: Patrick Viera was apparently leaving after every season that he’d been at Arsenal. It had become a running joke with his fellow teammate’s when he would turn up for pre-season training they would say are you still here Patrick.
It took the tabloids 8 years before they got it right. And then had the cheek to say you heard it here first.🤦♂️
As I said earlier, a scatter gun approach. 👍
DEREK
The potential for your team to improve from a transfer is enough pull to generate a lot of interest.
New talents increasing the probabilities of taking one team over the line is always going to stimulate excitement.
These transfer can also serves as a guide of how ambitious the club is.
So it’s understandable the stress cause when one favorite player is about to leave or rumored to.
So the tabloids will always have a field day when it comes to this time year
I can’t argue with you there Gunsmoke. A very good post from you there.
Martinelli is a good player, his as done his work when you need him most.
Inverted wingers these days are a dime a dozen.
Martinelli has been useful to Arsenal but we can all agree, he hasn’t lived to his full potential. Probably our own fault.
Listening to offers over 50M for Martinelli most certainly a good decision. A change of scene would be good for him.
If he hasn’t reached his full potential, why sell him?
Martinelli is going to be one of our great players in the coming seasons in my opinion…. if he’s given the right support.
I’m just worried mate he is being micro managed
I remember Arteta once saying he had to teach him when to plan his bursts as he was using lots of energy
I remember that period of Emery last few months – Arteta start Martinelli was on fire
Just need Arteta to let players off the hand break
Agree 100%
Well I’ve read that, previously on JA, he was running around like a headless chicken, so perhaps Mikel was referring to that situation Dan?
Not at all surprised, if he departs, I will wish him well. May he win big things with big clubs, while we are content with “Top 4s” EPL and UCL.
My guess is that we need space for NKunku, Anthony and players who are like what Mikel used to be at Everton and Arsenal, just someone who can roll the ball sideways or back to the keeper.
Next who? Gab M and Saliba.
Wenger signed Arteta and trophies were won with and without sideways and backwards play. I can easily understand why many young people who were looking to support an English club chose Arsenal after AW joined. Others, like me have supporting Arsenal in their DNA from as early or even earlier than the 1930s through family tradition. I just wonder what attracted you to Arsenal in the first place because every time you post a comment, there is a weary suggestion that we will sign Utd and Chelsea rejects or that our players are looking for greener pastures. You overlook the fact that playing for Arsenal is a step up the ladder for most players.
…and there’s 90 clubs who’d love to swap places with us Sue.
SueP, cross your heart and tell me Sterling, Viera, Willian, Luiz, Calaufori, Kiwor, GabJ, Kai have set the EPL on fire with AFC? Players want to join AFC as there is no pressure to win anything plus the big fat pay cheque every week. Compare Kai’s wages to Isak as an example.
I began following AFC due to David Seaman, Tony Adams, Lee Dixon, Bould and Winterburn. Players of this caliber – I hope and pray that I may see someone step up to their caliber in this day. Supported Wenger to the hilt but he dismantled the Invincibles and I have not forgiven or forgotten that.
Are we not signing rejects on massive wages?
To win big things, you need a manager who things like a winner. Can Mikel rub shoulders with Zidane? How I wished we had him when Emery left. Classy player, respected coach. You win nothing with people who have loser mentality and cannot think big or too arrogant.
Calafiori has been plagued by injuries but has been great when fit, Kiwior is only just getting a consistent run of games now and is silencing his critics, so I’d erase those names from your list.
Kai’s wages are beyond stupid, I agree, why offer him so much when there wasn’t even a proper plan for him.
I also grew up in the same era and our late 90s backline in particular was awesome, however, if you can’t see immense quality in MLS, Gabriel, Saliba and White/Timber then you’re not watching properly, they’ve set tonnes of records across the past few seasons, individually and as a unit.
Calling Arteta a coach with a ‘loser mentality’ is utter drivel though, yes we should’ve probably done better domestically this season but injuries and poor officiating has cost us dearly. A good summer transfer window and we may very well be taking the next step. Each season there has been progress up until this one, and that was largely down to not making the ideal signings. With Berta now in that should change.
If you still feel let down by the club’s current status you should remind yourself of the first decade at the Emirates. Whether you admit it or not, we’re contenders now.
Martinelli will be last to depart,we need squad dept, he might not be clinical upfront,but he should be kept rather sell trossard and reinvest because of age that martinelli
The current season has shown that injuries can wipe out any real strength in depth required to win the league.
I don’t know the figures (Dan keeps abreast of that it seems) but there is money in the kitty and there are other players I’d expect to see depart before considering trading in Martinelli.
I was one of those calling for him to be moved on, but honestly, he’s been our bright light this season. There are several players to move on before: Viera, Jesus,Tommy, Tieney, Jorginho, Partey and of course Neto and Sterling.
A lot of fans will argue about Partey, but he’s too careless and and no speed for recovery when he looses ball unnecessarily. Hopefully, Zubimendi and Viktor are almost done, then add Chirki and Eric Garcia. We should be good to go. There are lots of youth team waiting to be given opportunities and ready to grab it with all their bodies. Problem solved.
Kay,
I to was like you earlier in the season, I thought that maybe Martinelli was a spent force so to speak. But thankfully I was wrong.
He’s been one of the brighter sparks in the team to be honest, and I for one am quite happy to back-track on my earlier opinion.👍
Yes I agree regarding the players we can sell before even thinking about selling Martinelli.
Problem we have is offloading Jesus though. No one will cover the wages he is on, not even close.
Kia,
That’s the problem isn’t it, who’s going to want to pay a big fee let alone such wages for a player who probably won’t be ready for any pre-season training.
Although with a name like Jesus, the resurrection may be quicker than we think.🤣😂😉👍
Why would we want to sell Jesus?
His form, after returning from injury was excellent and he was scoring goals for fun.
If it’s because of his salary, then that’s a different story, but we have players out on loan who are more likely to be moved on.
He’s never available. Either way I think his contract runs out next summer. Nobody will take him between now and that time because , again, injuries.
Ken1945,
Scoring goals for fun. I wouldn’t call scoring 5 goals in a couple of games against Crystal Palace scoring goals for fun, I think that’s a bit of a stretch to be fare.
Well. Palace are in the fa cup final and if we had one of these world class strikers everyone wants, I would suggest scoring five goals in a couple of games would be money well spent!!
Ken1945,
I wasn’t having a dig at Crystal Palace in any way. I was just pointing out that having waited I don’t know how long for Jesus to find his scoring boots, to say he’s scoring goals for fun because he’s scored 5 goals in two games is a bit of a stretch, and I still stand by that statement.
So the relentless search for a scapegoat continues.
First it was the big Brazilian, Gabriel Magahlase
Who is being scapegoated and by whom Gunsmoke?
Football insider and pundits alike Jax.
Think he has too much Arsenal capital to be considered surplus requirements.
Maybe our style of play fail him, PSG left back don’t work as tireless as him to help out in defending eg.
Football Insider is packed full of BS Gunsmoke.
It would not surprise me, its something that, i have heard myself. Berta has come in and will have looked at the numbers. Martinelli while a talent is there, produces actually very little. Plays with his head down, no intelligence and is very wasteful. To be fair, we have won nothing with this set up, players, manager, coaches, so all are not safe. He would command a good fee and pay for an upgrade. Williams is regularly mentioned, for starters, he isn’t coming if he is playing with Martinelli still there. It may or may not have legs but we need more from the LW and nothing would surprise me. We need an overhaul.
I agree – personally, I like martinelli, and he’s far from the worst player in the squad, but LW is *definitely* an area that can be improved. He’s on good form right now, but he’s not been consistent, which is what we need if we want to win things. I don’t think we’d sell him if we didn’t have someone better in mind to replace him (that would be idiotic).
The only caveat I have is that he’s the only player with real pace in the first team, and the only one who often gets played in behind, so we’d have to replace that imo.
Davi, let’s not forget that he came back from a serious injury and has shown the form, in the last four or five games, that made everyone sit up and take notice.
Ken
you are right this is probably just tabloid gossip and desperate for club news. Honestly, replacing Martinelli with top tier talent, yet Zinchenko, Kiwior, Jesus, Trossard, Havertz, Odegaard, and Merino would stay because they are suitable talent?
Martinelli is a solid backup winger, and bringing in a player to challenge him is best for the team.
Selling Martinelli but keeping a nearly 30 year old Trossard who is more a super sub than starter?
If a good enough fee comes in yes. But there’s simply not a lot of LW out there and it makes more sense to have him as a bench option. Upgrade is CRUCIAL though!!