While some Gooners remain unconvinced by one Gunner, some even preferring he stays far from the starting line-up, those inside the club believe Gabriel Martinelli is primed for a big season.
Whether he silences his critics, salvages his Arsenal career, or helps the club execute an intriguing plan concerning him, Martinelli is expected to play a key role in 2025-26.
Martinelli’s form sparks transfer talk
After two underwhelming campaigns, many felt last season confirmed the Brazilian was not improving at Arsenal. A summer sale would have made sense, freeing up wages and generating a fee that could fund the signing of a top left winger, which the club needs.
Yet, as talk of a left-wing signing begins to fade, a fresh claim about Martinelli has emerged, one that should get Gooners talking.
Arsenal’s internal view on Martinelli’s future
Speaking on the Latte Firm podcast Sami Mokbel shared insight into Arsenal’s thinking:
“So my understanding of that situation is: at the start of the window, I had a conversation with someone with good connections.
“He alluded to the fact that Gabriel Martinelli wouldn’t be available this summer owing to the fact that because last season perhaps wasn’t his best, there was probably an internal admission that they wouldn’t be able to attract his book value in the transfer market because of his performances.
“I don’t know what that book value is, but there is a concern that they wouldn’t attract those level of offers.
“So I think it has been decided that they will hang on to him for at least another season and maybe revisit that situation next year in hope that he has a good season and he may become untouchable or ,if he does have a good season, maybe they will get that book value that they would like to get out of him.”
From those comments, it is clear Martinelli is in line for significant game time, likely to boost his market value. That prospect may worry some fans, especially given Martinelli’s lacklustre pre-season.
But perhaps the tactical evolution Arsenal are undergoing with new midfield partnerships and the arrival of Viktor Gyökeres could provide the platform he needs to rediscover his spark. If Martinelli can recapture his 2022-23 form, the left wing may no longer be a source of concern. Arsenal could either sell him for a profit or rethink their transfer strategy entirely.
A gamble that could backfire
Still, while the club have opted to hold onto Martinelli in the hope of a resurgence, they must be prepared for the backlash if it does not materialise. For now, Gooners are simply hoping the left wing clicks and that Martinelli proves he is still capable of making a major impact in Red & White.
Love to hear your thoughts in the comments Gooners.
Daniel O
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Rodrigo may be like a Pepe!!
We shouldn’t be surprised there is little or no outside interest in Martinelli. This it not to say he is not a good player, but his wage demands would be too high for outsiders. A risk not worth taking.
That said, Martinelli still has a lot to offer as a world-class winger. A hard worker with lightning pace, but struggles sometimes with the final pass.
With better service from midfield, his game will excel to the next level.
The final piece of the Martinelli puzzle is adding a player like Ebereche Eze either a No: 10 or in midfield.
No need to waste money on either Rodrygo or Leao.
You’re totally wrong,I don’t know any no 10 you can add to arsenal that is more than odegard, if were talking about about 8 that can hold ball,I can say ok,but to be honest martinelli is not what arsenal need right now,we need someone like kudus of spurs that can play in both left and right wings(instead of buying madueke)can’t you see arsenal is more predictable,the other team coach will push more players to mark saka and arsenal is finished,and also allowing Partey depart was a very big mistake,which is normally arsenal’s way,they want to win and they leave there players to leave in a very key area,we’re conceiving goals up down now,you let the two most important players for the most important place leave at the same time,if I have to say the truth, we’re just starting a fresh this season, we’re building another team all together and it takes time,so I don’t see arsenal winning anything soon.
I agree with you re. Kudus, Madueke and Partey too, but these transactions are already done, and irrelevant to this conversation. – we need to move forward.
I don’t share your view about Odegaard. His game is too slow, predictable, lacking in spark and intensity. In his current form, he would struggle to make the starting 11 of the top 6 teams.
The best available competition for odegaad is Lee kangin period..Eze will struggle just like odergaad but Lee has the ability to open defenses with his croqueta and close controls and burst of paces taking on opponents..personally, i prefer him in 1v1 situations over Eze & odergaad.
Martinelli was a striker. Good at it. Make him reserve striker behind Gyokeres