Arsenal have moved back into the transfer discussion around Gabriel Martinelli after new claims emerged from Turkey. According to those reports, the Premier League club have already decided to sell the Brazilian winger.
The information comes from journalistSercan Hamzaoglu on FutbolArena. He said Arsenal made an internal decision to put Martinelli on the market. Rather than waiting for bids, the club are actively informing other sides about his availability.
Hamzaoglu stressed that this is not a case of clubs chasing the player. Instead, Arsenal are said to be offering him around as part of a wider plan to offload squad members.
Fenerbahce link and intermediary role
From Turkey, Fenerbahce have emerged as one of the clubs who could be approached. Hamzaoglu explained that a highly influential Turkish agent, with strong ties to English football, recently spoke to an Arsenal sporting director.
According to that conversation, Arsenal made it clear they intend to sell Martinelli. Hamzaoglu added that the sporting director may already have spoken to Fenerbahce figures, as the two sides know each other well.
The journalist also said this information came from someone very close to Arsenal’s sporting structure. That detail gives the story extra weight inside Turkish media circles.
Financial reality and wider market
Despite the link, the same report raises serious doubts about feasibility. Martinelli is described as an expensive player, both in terms of transfer fee and salary.
He is also said to have strong market appeal in Saudi Arabia. That factor increases competition and drives the cost even higher. For that reason, Hamzaoglu openly questioned whether Fenerbahce could realistically enter such a deal.
While he confirmed the player is being offered to the Turkish club, he stopped short of suggesting formal talks have begun.
Arsenal context and bigger picture
From Arsenal’s side, Martinelli remains a 24-year-old Brazil international with a long-term contract and clear resale value. The club have not commented publicly on the situation.
Still, the suggestion that Arsenal are proactively contacting sporting directors is notable. It points to early squad planning rather than a reaction to outside pressure.
At this stage, the story reflects a familiar transfer pattern. Conversations are happening quietly, intermediaries are testing interest, and clubs are mapping options. Whether those discussions move forward or fade away, the fact Martinelli’s name is circulating already says a lot about Arsenal’s thinking heading into the next window.
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