Gabriel Martinelli Not Seeking Move Away from Arsenal Despite Galatasaray Bid
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Gabriel Martinelli has reportedly expressed no desire to leave Arsenal for Galatasaray, even as the Turkish champions have made an approach of approximately £39 million that leaves Arsenal with a choice regarding the Brazilian’s future.
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Reports indicate that Galatasaray submitted a bid estimated at £38.9 million for Martinelli, who has a contract with Arsenal running until next summer, with an option for the club to extend it for another year.
While Arsenal is willing to consider selling the 25-year-old, they will only do so if they can find a suitable replacement. However, progress appears unlikely after Martinelli’s representatives communicated that he is not interested in a move to Galatasaray.
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Since joining Arsenal from Ituano in 2019, Martinelli has not indicated a desire to leave North London amid ongoing rumors regarding his future.
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Discussions between Arsenal and Galatasaray reportedly have included considerations beyond Martinelli. According to Matt Law of The Telegraph, the clubs also explored the potential transfer of Ethan Nwaneri and raised the topic of Victor Osimhen’s availability was also mentioned during talks.
It remains uncertain whether Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta suggested pursuing Osimhen or if the striker was proactively offered to the Premier League champions.
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Furthermore, these claims are echoed elsewhere. Simon Jones from the Daily Mail reported that Arsenal engaged in talks regarding the acquisition of Osimhen, but no significant progress has been made. Additionally, Sami Mokbel from the BBC has confirmed that Osimhen was discussed among representatives from both clubs.
Gabriel Martinelli is not pushing for an exit, despite the Gunners being open to offers under the right circumstances.
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Gabriel Martinelli has reportedly no interest in leaving Arsenal for Galatasaray, despite the Turkish champions making an approach worth almost £39 million, leaving the Gunners with a decision to make over the Brazil international’s future.
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Reports claim Galatasaray have lodged a bid in the region of £38.9 million for Martinelli, whose current Arsenal contract runs until next summer, with the club holding an option to extend it by a further year.
Arsenal are prepared to consider selling the 25-year-old if they can secure a suitable replacement, but any deal appears unlikely to progress after Martinelli’s representatives informed the club that a move to Galatasaray is not one he wishes to pursue.
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Martinelli has been with Arsenal since joining from Ituano in 2019 and is not pushing to leave north London, despite continued speculation surrounding his future.
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The discussions between Arsenal and Galatasaray are also understood to have extended beyond Martinelli.
According to Matt Law of The Telegraph, the clubs also discussed Ethan Nwaneri, while the subject of Victor Osimhen’s availability was raised during negotiations.
Law reports it remains unclear whether Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta suggested exploring a move for Osimhen or whether the striker was offered to the Premier League champions.
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Those claims have since been supported elsewhere. Simon Jones, writing for the Daily Mail, reports that Arsenal did hold discussions over signing Osimhen, although the talks have not advanced.
Sami Mokbel, reporting for the BBC, also states that Osimhen’s name is understood to have been discussed by representatives of the two clubs.
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