Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has clarified that claims linking Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr are “wide of the mark”. In a single decisive tweet, Romano stated:
❌ “Understand reports about Gabriel Martinelli and Al Nassr are currently wide of mark. No talks taking place with Saudi Pro …”
This rebuttal directly contradicts circulating rumours suggesting that Martinelli, a key player for the Gunners, was negotiating a summer switch to the Middle East.
Martinelli recently put on a masterclass while on international duty. If you were watching Martinelli for the first time during Brazil’s clash with Paraguay, you couldn’t help but ask: where has this talent been hiding? The Arsenal winger embodied everything fans expect from Brazilian football, fluid, instinctive, and electrifying. But, can Arsenal create the conditions to unleash Martinelli’s full potential next season?
No negotiations underway
Romano’s denial leaves little room for doubt. The absence of any discussions indicates that Arsenal are not considering a sale, and Martinelli has not registered interest in a transfer to Al Nassr. With no Saudi club reaching out, speculation about Martinelli’s imminent departure appear unfounded and unsupported by credible sources.
Martinelli remains central to Arsenal’s plans
Martinelli’s importance to Mikel Arteta’s side is well‑documented. Over the past two seasons, the winger has been vital to Arsenal’s attack, contributing consistently with goals and assists. Only recently, rumours circulated suggesting Arsenal might consider off‑loading a forward if funds were needed to finance a marquee deal elsewhere. Romano’s assertion removes Martinelli from that conversation entirely.
From a strategic point of view, the club’s current priorities are focussed on strengthening the squad rather than letting key talent depart. With Martinelli firmly on board, attention can safely remain on new targets like Rodrygo, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze, and securing depth positions.
Romano, whose track record for accurate transfer news is highly respected, has categorically ruled out the talks which gives strong confidence that Martinelli will remain part of the Arsenal first team next season. Phew!
A bit of good news for us Gooners?
Sam P
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Good i like that story
If Martinelli isn’t going anywhere, I seriously doubt if Rodrygo will come. imo, if the club is truly serious about acquiring Eze, Trossard will likely be sold. If that is the case, I hope they can get decent funds for the 30 y/o as he would be a significant upgrade for many if not most clubs at least in the short-term.
I’m not sure how much Arsenal may get for Trossard if he ever came on to the market. £25m?
I think Arsenal will have to try and sell someone other than just the more “distant squad players” often mentioned as possible candidates.
Considering the circumstances, £25m would be a very good deal imo especially since the unamortized cost of his original contract has to be well below £10m at this point. However, I’m not sure how many suitors will be out there for him as he is purportedly on about £90K/wk wages. Of course, I can’t blame him for trying to get his last good multiple year contract. So far, Berta appears to be doing a great job working the market and at the same time getting us an improved side which will get the points needed to get over the hump.
Sure. The bottom line with transfers is that a player is only “worth” what another club will actually pay so nobody knows about Trossard’s worth until/unless he’s on the market. We’ll just have to wait and see if/when that happens, I guess.
I’m glad to read that there are at least some Berta supporters around on the site. A few regulars think he’s completely incompetent on the “evidence” of three months at the club and while there’s still seven weeks or so left in the window. A “rush to judgement” is too slow a phrase to use.
If they can get £15 million for trossard it will be a nice business imo
Trossard cost The Arsenal a reported £27 million plus add ons, so how can selling him for £15 million be considered as “nice business?”
Bertie’s £25 million seems to be a more sensible figure and no way should the club be held to ransom by him when negotiating a new contract.
Trossard cost Arsenal £20 million and not a cent more. Source: Transfermarkt, who are extremely reliable.
Having looked at several sites, it appears that the fee was £20m with £7m in add ons. £27m maximum outlay.
There is also the suggestion that Arsenal would consider a selling fee of 20m euros
From Turkish Post via ArsenalNews:
“Fenerbahce have submitted a €15 million bid to sign Arsenal attacker Leandro Trossard.
The 30-year-old winger recently changed his agent, moving to DW Sports Management. This agency has strong ties in Turkish football. Fenerbahce [managed by Jose Mourinho] are willing to meet Trossard’s wage demands if he agrees to a three-year deal.”
Well, €15m is about £13m. Could just be an opening offer.