The Gunners’ summer plans will be shaped by whether they offload Gabriel Martinelli, according to recent credible reports. Arsenal have made the left flank a top priority amid their ongoing hunt for forward players.
After the imminent arrivals of Martin Zubimendi and Christian Nørgaard, along with the potential arrival of Cristhian Mosquera, Arsenal will turn their attention to the frontline. Having spent shrewdly on deeper positions, the club are expected to invest heavily up front. That said, one position hinges on the departure of a first-team regular.
Ornstein: Winger signing linked to Martinelli sale
Speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, transfer guru David Ornstein revealed the signing of a new left winger depends on Martinelli’s departure.
“They’ve always wanted to strengthen on the left wing, but they’ve got Gabriel Martinelli, a very fine player, there already,” Ornstein said. “If he were to leave, then you can see them bringing in a top left-sided winger. If he’s not to leave, then I don’t think so.
“We’ve talked and reported on Rodrygo and Anthony Gordon. I think that’s if Martinelli leaves. I don’t necessarily think that’s if he were to stay.”

Time running out for Martinelli?
Gabriel Martinelli has two years left on his current contract with a one-year extension option, having signed fresh terms in February 2023. While the Brazilian remains a key figure in the starting eleven, his influence has waned over the past year or two.
He has come under heavy criticism as a result and is even seen as a key reason for the club’s search for a new left winger. He contributed a respectable tally of 10 goals and five assists last term. However, frustrations have mounted over his end product and inconsistency.
Martinelli was once on the same level as Bukayo Saka, but now the comparison is like chalk and cheese. There is a world-class player in there, no doubt, but does Arsenal have the patience to wait? Or gamble next season?
The answer is a blatant ‘no’. Arsenal must make it a priority to strengthen the left flank. Even if it means sacrificing the Brazilian this summer, the Gunners simply have to act now.
If the report is correct, it could mean the club will actively attempt to move him on. This may very well be the case, considering he is not short of suitors. Bayern Munich are reportedly keen, while Saudi clubs continue to monitor his situation. With Arsenal reportedly placing a £50 million valuation on him, there is a strong chance he could leave the club this summer.
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If it does become an eventuality, who would be the perfect replacement?
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If anyone is sold it should be Trossard in my opinion. Martinelli is more valuable to us than Trossard I believe.
I’ve just noticed that the “Arsenal News” and “Arsenal Rumours” sections on the site are very, very nearly identical. Does that tell us something about the current state of both with all this increasingly feverish media speculation around the club?
Just guesswork by Ornie, if anyone leaves it is more likely to be Trossard. And Rodrygo would be more than just a LW, can cover for Saka or play as a striker as well. still room for Martinelli in the squad.
5 ASSISTS all season? Poor!!!! The truth is he is seen as a weak link. The club are happy to let him go but if no takers, they will play with whay they have. He still could go but depends on other teams.
Asking price for Martinelli just 50M, when the going price for the average left winger these days is more than 60M. Crazy.
Martinelli still has a lot more to offer. All we need to do is add more creativity, pace and physicality to our midfield. Take Martinelli’s and Saka’s wing play to another level. That’s exactly what we need to do.
Why is everyone saying Martinelli form has gone off if Oegard was to pass to ball to the left a few times instead of giving it to Saxa all the time we would have 2 equally good wingers hopefully with new midfield play may switch play if Arteta allows when Tierney was playing on the left martinelli was brilliant otherwise whoever plays the left wing won’t get the ball
I agree. With better service for Martinelli, 15 goals per season could happen again. Need to more faith in the player.
Selling Martinelli would be a purely financial decision. His sale would make a huge amount of book profit for the club because his accounting value in Arsenal’s books is zero by now.
The club may be thinking: sell Martinelli for a huge immediate profit, buy an upgrade whose transfer fee would be amortised over a few years to come
Makes financial sense but not much footballing sense because in Martinelli you have a home grown player with the Arsenal DNA and who understands the defensive demands of the English game
If the Saudis Se ready to cough ou he reported £75million, then he club will be stupid to turn it down.
Martinelli is good on his own days but those days don’t come as often as we need them.
We’ve needed an upgrade in that position for a while.