**_Arsenal have reportedly held initial talks with Gabriel Martinelli over a new contract._**
The 24-year-old winger has been linked with a summer exit, with Bayern Munich and Saudi side Al-Nassr reportedly interested.
**_CBS reporter James Benge_** previously stated that Arsenal are not looking to sell Martinelli, and his representatives have denied any move to Saudi Arabia.
Transfer insider **_[Ben Jacobs](https://x.com/JacobsBen/status/1940045482320970012)_** now reports that Arsenal have begun exploratory discussions on a contract extension.
While there is genuine interest from Al-Nassr, their primary target remains Liverpool's Luis Diaz, with a move for Martinelli possible only if they fail to secure Diaz.