Arsenal could be forced to fend off interest in Gabriel Martinelli this summer, with Bayern Munich reportedly considering a move for the Brazilian. The German giants are actively searching for a new winger after parting ways with Leroy Sane and have been linked with several high-profile wide forwards.
While Arsenal are focused on strengthening their own squad, they may find themselves on the defensive if Bayern pursue one of their key players. Martinelli has been a regular performer for Mikel Arteta’s side and remains a vital part of the club’s attacking plans.
Nico Williams Remains Primary Target for Bayern and Arsenal
Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are currently in the race to sign Nico Williams, who is attracting widespread attention following his impressive performances. Williams is understood to prefer a move to Barcelona, but with the Spanish club facing financial difficulties, a switch to either Arsenal or Bayern could become a more realistic option.
According to The Sun, Bayern Munich are keeping their options open and have drawn up a shortlist of alternatives in case their top targets prove unattainable. One of the players on that list is Martinelli, although he is not the Bavarians’ first-choice signing. The report suggests that Rafael Leão of AC Milan is currently their priority, with Martinelli seen as a secondary option.
Arsenal Unlikely to Sanction Sale of Key Attacker
Despite the interest from Germany, Arsenal are not expected to entertain any bids for Martinelli. The Brazilian has not indicated any desire to leave the Emirates, and the club does not view him as a player who should be moved on during the current transfer window. His consistent contributions on the pitch have cemented his place in Arteta’s plans, and the Gunners remain committed to building their squad around talented individuals like him.
Although the lure of playing for Bayern Munich may be appealing to any player, Arsenal appear confident in retaining Martinelli’s services for the foreseeable future. Unless an exceptional offer is made or a superior replacement becomes available, the club is unlikely to consider parting with one of its most dynamic attacking talents.
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all know Barca is his target, move on, Sesko Real move on, no stepping stone club
With a fan favorite on the chopping block, it would send a message that you need to perform
If we need to bring in some money, so that we can bring in a striker, a left forward, and a creative midfielder, then I’d be ok with his sale.
Ideally, he’d be a quality squad option, but sometimes difficult decisions need to be made
I 100% agree with you. Need to take the emotion out of making decisions like this.
For example, if a player like Rodrygo or Barcola became available and wanted to move to Arsenal and we HAD to find the money, I would be fine with selling Martinelli.
It would be sad, but this is footy.
Martinelli offers a directness few other players offer in our squad, he’s the one that breaks with counter-attacks when most others take their time, he’s the guy who sprints back to help in defence and often win the ball back, he can play in any of the four forward positions and he absolutely loves the club.
We haven’t tactically used him well enough with almost all our attacks going down the right channel.
Arsenal fans ok with his departure are being so short-sighted, we need strength in depth and players that offer different skillsets. If he goes to Bayern or AC or whoever it’ll be another silly regret – the grass isn’t always greener. He’s 2-3 years away from peaking, and he quite frankly hasn’t been given the service to thrive.
Zubimendi has been bought partially to unlock the LW position due to the ratio of passes over the top to the left wing he specialises in, Rice as an 8 needs to incorporate GM like Xhaka did, thats how the Brazilian returns to form, but even out of form his numbers are still better than most players we’ve been linked with at LW.
Don’t let the idea of shiny new things trick you, some of the top pundits and managers know GM has huge potential still to be tapped into. It would be ridiculous to sanction the sale of a player like this.
I saw somewhere, that a swap of Martinelli and Comam. That would be shear madness, Coman is not better there. If they get Barcola, right but even with Rodrygo, don’t because he is a victim of injuries
Yeah I saw that on Goonernews, Mark, the writer (Dylan Oakley i think?) has put out some really weak/lazy articles recently, no way would Coman be a wise purchase, whether GM stays or not. Wingers tend to peak around 26-27, no point in buying old ones on high wages!
Not sure Rodrygo would mean a significant upgrade on Martinelli who has PL experience and is home-grown.
The only plausible justification I can find for his sale is its potential “balance-sheet effect”. Because of his low purchase cost, which must have been fully amortised in Arsenal’s books by now, any sales proceeds from a Martinelli deal would be “pure profit” and good for PSR and FPP considerations
If we were offered 50 million for Martinelli surely we would be tempted. He is good, but not great. We can no longer be talking about potential – we need an upgrade IMO.
I tend to go with what a player says about the club he’s playing for and Martinelli has offered not one piece of evidence he wants to leave the club – the complete opposite in fact.
Martinelli is part of our future and I see no situation where MA would let him leave, none at all!!