Galatasaray Submit €45 Million Bid for Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli Galatasaray have made a €45 million ($51.8 million) bid to sign Arsenal left winger Gabriel Martinelli, according to sources cited by ESPN. The 26-year-old Brazilian has been linked with a move away from the Gunners for several months, as Arsenal seeks to strengthen their attacking options following the departure of Leandro Trossard. Trossard joined Besiktas for €20 million ($23 million) last month, and Galatasaray are now pursuing Martinelli as a potential replacement. Arsenal’s interest in Martinelli comes amid a broader strategy to reshape their squad this summer. The club has already signed Christos Tzolis, a left winger from Club Brugge, for €40 million ($46 million), to fill the void left by Trossard. However, the Gunners remain open to further transfers, with Martinelli’s potential departure contingent on the terms of his contract. The Brazilian has one year remaining on his current deal, which includes a weekly salary of approximately £180,000 ($242,000). Arsenal also hold an option to extend his contract for an additional 12 months, though the club has not yet finalized discussions with Martinelli or his representatives. Martinelli’s availability has been a topic of speculation since the start of the transfer window. While Arsenal initially explored options such as Vinícius Júnior, who signed with Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, the club has shifted focus to Martinelli. His potential move to Turkey would mark a significant departure from his current role as a key player for Arsenal, where he has made 191 appearances since joining from Ituano in 2019 for £6 million ($8 million). The Brazilian has scored 41 goals for the Gunners and was a key contributor during their 2023 FIFA World Cup campaign.#arsenal #mikel_arteta #galatasaray #gabriel_martinelli #besiktas
