Arsenal have set a club-record transfer price tag for one of their stars, as the Gunners prepare for a summer window filled with business moving in and out of the club.
The North London side enjoyed a successful campaign, which saw them crowned as Premier League champions, while they were a penalty shootout away from landing a first-ever Champions League trophy too.
Mikel Arteta and the hierarchy aren't happy with just that, however, as it appears as though the appetite is there to continue competing at the highest possible level.
That means Arsenal are facing a busy few months ahead, with both signings and exits on the cards, the latter of which could result in some difficult decisions being made.
Arsenal Stance On Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring against Bayern Munich.
UEFA Champions League - Arsenal v Bayern Munich - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 26, 2025 Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
One of the players who could leave this summer is Gabriel Martinelli, as Christian Falk claims that Arsenal are open to a move, with a price tag already set on the winger.
The report states that £38.9 million will be enough to tempt the Gunners into allowing a deal to proceed, with Bayern Munich among those most heavily linked.
The Bundesliga champions have been rumoured with interest in the Brazilian for some time now, and following their failed move for Anthony Gordon, there is still the need to land a left-winger in the market.
That said, it's claimed that Bayern are looking at other options who may feature more as squad players, a role that wouldn't suit Martinelli as he searches for more game time.
Martinelli featured 53 times across all competitions for Arsenal over the past season, scoring 11 goals and assisting seven times, with his main quality being his "rapid" pace and ability to disrupt defences.
That said, he has been relied on a lot less than others, with fewer than half of his Premier League appearances coming as a starter in the side.
With the Gunners on the search for a left-wing option, an exit for Martinelli appears more likely, along with the possibility of his teammate Leandro Trossard also leaving.
It remains to be seen whether that £38.9 million price tag would tempt some other clubs to come in with an offer, though it would prove a decent return on investment for Arsenal.
Arsenal Need Sales
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One of the huge tasks that Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has this summer is finding a way to make the club capable of selling in a similar way to their rivals.
The Gunners have often struggled to recoup considerable funds for their players, making it tougher to reinvest in the market with stronger transfer fees as a result.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains the club-record sale to Liverpool, worth just £35 million, something that would be beaten if Martinelli manages to go for the proposed £38.9 million price tag.
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Arsenal are predicted to spend big this summer in order to build on their first title win in 22 years.
That would result in a huge profit on the £6 million paid to Ituano back in 2019, and would underline the huge effort to help develop him to that point.
Arsenal would land money that goes back into the transfer fund, and it starts a self-sustaining cycle that must continue if the club want to stay competitive at the very top.
Martinelli's potential sale would be the start of an era for Arsenal, one where they need to find better ways to sell to keep competitive.