The recent links between Barcelona and Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli could raise concerns for the Gunners as the season draws to a close.
Barcelona, being a dream club for many South American footballers, presents a potential risk of losing Martinelli to them. Despite the allure of Barcelona, the Brazilian has been a consistent presence in Arsenal’s squad over the last two seasons and continues to enjoy favour with manager Mikel Arteta, indicating his importance to the team.
While Martinelli’s appreciation of Arsenal is evident, there is always a level of uncertainty in football transfers. The reported interest from Barcelona, mentioned in reports from Calcio Napoli24, suggests that the Catalan club is seeking a wide player and had initially considered Mohamed Salah from Liverpool. However, they might view Martinelli as a more financially viable option if Salah proves too expensive.
Though Arsenal is unlikely to willingly part ways with Martinelli, the potential interest from Barcelona could lead to negotiations, especially if the Gunners believe that his transfer fee would be more reasonable than that of Mohamed Salah. Arsenal would ideally want to retain the talented Brazilian, but the unpredictability of the transfer market always leaves room for speculation and negotiations.
Just Arsenal Opinion
We should not consider selling Martinelli if we truly are a top club, and the Brazilian should be staying regardless of the team interested in him.
However, football is unpredictable and we should only keep Martinelli if he wants to stay and his head has not been turned by the interest from Barca.
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Even if it were to bring Mbape, please there are a lot of players we can get rid of except Saka, Martinelli, Ordegaard, Rice, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Tomiyasu, White, Trossard, Havartz, ESR, Zinchenko, Kiwior. Please sign De jong (Baca) & Mpape & I would suggest Dunk (Brighton) as back up of Saliba hi
Dunk as a backup would be a great move if he agreed to it I really like Dunk’s never-say-die attitude and he’s not a bad passer for a CB
Mbappe is a pipe dream the best kind As for D Jong I don’t know his situation
Barca have zero money they should be ignored and laughed at.
Clearly just a case of “BARCA WANT WHAT THEY CANT AFFORD”!
I want a Rolls Royce but can’t afford one either, so its the SAME THING!
And neither thing will happen, so the analogy is apt!
How can Martinelli be cheaper than Salah?
Salah is 31 valued at £65m on Transfermarkt
Martinelli is 22 valued at £85m on Transfermarkt
They don’t even play the same position.
Salah is exclusively a RW. Martinelli is exclusively a LW
Most important of all is that Barca is dead broke. But somehow, they still have the highest wage budget in Europe. Very stupid club
Saw De jong earns 721k euros per week at Barca thats almost double what Salah earns at Liverpool knowing Salah is the second best paid player in PL, you definately understand why Barca is in financial mess
If they can pay 120 for him fine, use part and get Mitoma at most 60 add 50 and get Osimhen and we would be good to go.