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Posted on April 22, 2026 9:00 pm | Updated on April 22, 2026 5:52 pm
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Gabriel Martinelli has been a key player for Arsenal since he joined from Brazil. But in recent times, his form has dropped. He is not starting every big match like before. The reports say Arsenal are open to selling him in order to make space to buy Nico Williams.
Nico Williams in Arsenal’s Radar
The club feels they need fresh energy on the left side of attack. After a tough loss to Manchester City, talks about changes in the squad have grown louder. Martinelli still has the factor for Premier League, but the team wants to evolve and bring in someone who can add more goals and excitement.
Nico Williams, who is 23 and plays for Spain, will be a perfect replacement for Martinelli. Williams has tremendous speed and skill as well as great one on one capabilities against opposing defenders. He has the versatility to play both right and left and creates a great deal offensively for his team.
Williams has a special release clause in his contract worth €90 million, which is about £78 million. This means Arsenal would have to pay that full amount to sign him. He signed a new long contract last year that runs until 2035, but the big fee is still there. Many big clubs like Barcelona have shown interest in him before. Williams is young, exciting, and has already played well in big tournaments like the Euros for Spain.
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Andrea Berta’s Big Admiration for Williams
Andrea Berta is Arsenal’s sporting director as well as the man in charge of finding new players. According to the reports, Berta absolutely loves Nico Williams and sees him as a top target. Berta wants to make this a “statement” signing to lift the team’s attack.
He believes Williams can bring new life to the left wing. Berta is pushing the idea of moving Martinelli out to create space and money for this deal. The sporting director thinks Williams fits perfectly with manager Mikel Arteta’s style of fast, pressing football. Arsenal have been watching Williams closely where his unpredictability and direct running feels missing in the current Arsenal squad.
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If Arsenal sign Williams, he could become a regular starter on the left. His pace and dribbling would give more problems to the defense. He also works hard without the ball, which matches Arsenal’s high pressing game.
The team has strong players like Bukayo Saka on the right, but the left side needs more consistency. Williams could form a dangerous partnership with players in the middle. At £78 million, it is a big investment, but it could make Arsenal’s attack much stronger for the next few seasons.
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Gabriel Martinelli and Future of Arsenal
Selling Gabriel Martinelli could give Arsenal access to additional fundings. He is young and has a lot of potential to be successful at another club. However, it would demonstrate that the Gunners want to compete for major honors.
Arsenal must agree on the fee with Athletic Bilbao and convince Williams to join. Other clubs may also try to sign him, so competition will be high. Martinelli has said he wants to stay and fight for his place, but the club seems ready for change.
This summer transfer window will be important for Arsenal. The signing of a player like Williams could be a bold step forward. The fans will watch closely to see if Berta can make his favorite target a Gunner.
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Debanjan Mallick
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