The transfer window has closed, but Arsenal is not done signing players to new contracts. Arsenal’s winter transfer window was fruitful, with Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior, and Jorginho infusing new life into the club’s title bid. Arsenal is improving, and things will only get better if the futures of Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba, and Bukayo Saka are secured.
The trio’s contracts expire in 2024, and renewing them will be as good as Arsenal making new signings given how important they are to Arteta’s project. Currently, there is no big news about Saka and Saliba extending their deals, but there is some exciting news about Gabriel Martinelli’s future. According to David Ornstein, Martinelli will soon sign a new Arsenal contract that will keep him at the club until 2027.
“The Brazilian has now agreed to fresh terms to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium. The draft deal is in the process of being finalised,” said Ornstein in his Athletic column.
“Martinelli has come to terms on a four-and-a-half-year agreement with the north London side.”
The news about Martinelli is reassuring, and so all Gooners are waiting for a completed deal regarding his new contract before turning their attention to Saliba and Saka, to convince them to pledge their allegiance to Arsenal.
Sam P
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Should have been a 5.5 yrs contract. Anyway, I believe Saka will likely sign, especially when we win the league. As for Saliba, hmm… I can’t really say. Just hope he stays. If he doesn’t, I know many on here who will start calling him a primadonna, like they did before
Great news, part of our long term future.
I agree with you that Saka will sign and, from what Saliba has been saying, he will too.
It’s what the cost of these contracts will be, that must ensure we play in the CL season after season, as we did before.
Finally. The reality is that we will never keep every one of our top performers and some will be poached at some stage, at least this way it ensures we get top dollar which is a completely foreign concept to AFC.
Fantastic news.
Martinelli obviously believes our project will not only be a good income for him, but also we are now a place, where the biggest talent can live out their dreams of winning titles and playing in CL.
Huge progress.
Ornstein reveals?
I posted that here about a week ago, can’t remember where I saw it now but it’s not news. These football pundits – money for old rope.
Very pleasing news .It’s difficult to put a ceiling on the potential future of Martinelli as I am convinced he can be effective anywhere along the front line .He is a natural goal scorer and has the pace and elusiveness to make him difficult to pin down even in the goalmouth where space is at a premium.On his natural side he is able to fire in crosses on the run from the right as has Saka from the left.As we sit on top of the EPL I appreciate Arteta will be reluctant to tinker with a set up which is proving to be successful, but in the Europa Cup games I would love to see him give the recognised front three and the experienced Trossard, and ESR license to interchange more to make life less predictable and more difficult for opposition defenders.Martinelli, in particular would benefit from this “freedom” which does not mean a reduction in his work rate .Sometimes I think we overlook the prodigious work he does for the team defensively.I don’t think anyone puts in more yards than the young Brazilian, who it has to be said, is superior to Saka in this respect.
@Grandad, I agree, his defensive work rate is really high. Some of that is down to where Zinchenko is positioned and his lack of pace to get back into position, but I don’t see Martinelli ever complaining about having to sprint back and provide cover. He’s a workhorse, and I’m glad Trossard is here to provide cover and spell him from time to time to keep those legs fresh for the latter part of the season.
I am pleased about Martinelli.
Personally, I try ro stay even-keeled as a fan. If Saka and Saliba can come to an agreement to sign updated terms, wonderful. If not, then I hope the management will take steps to ensure that Arsenal Football Club is protected financially.
No one is bigger than the club.
Great news!!!!!!