Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is attracting transfer interest from Europe, though it's still not guaranteed he will depart the Gunners this summer
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is a wanted man
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Roma are the latest club to show an interest in Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, whose future in north London remains uncertain.
The Italians have spent the bulk of the summer trying to recruit a new right-footed left-winger for boss Gian Piero Gasperini - without success.
They were interested in Christos Tzolis before Arsenal pounced to sign the Greek and they also attempted to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. Roma also called for Antonio Nusa but he'll be staying at RB Leipzig following the sale of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid.
However, Martinelli is now on their radar, while Turkish giants Galatasaray are also a potential option for the jet-heeled forward.
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What's clear at this stage of the window is that Arsenal will only consider a sale if they can sign what they perceive to be an upgrade on the Brazilian.
Martinelli looks set to start the campaign as Mikel Arteta's second-choice left-winger behind Tzolis, though he is slowly rebuilding his fitness following his involvement with Brazil at the World Cup. Roma are unlikely to have the financial muscle to match - or better - Martinelli's Arsenal salary.
Additionally, the Gunners will still drive a hard bargain because they have an option to extend Martinelli's contract by a further year (it currently expires in 2027).
Galatasaray have been courting Rafael Leao but have been unable to agree on a package with AC Milan to date.
If they do not make a breakthrough on the Portugal international, they could step up interest in Martinelli, who has also been linked with Fenerbahce.
Gala's latest Leao bid is thought to be worth in the region of £30m, which is way below Arsenal's value for Martinelli.
Rafael Leao
Galatasaray have been trying to sign AC Milan's Rafael Leao and the situation is linked to Gabriel Martinelli's future(Image: Giuseppe Cottini/AC Milan via Getty Images)
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AC Milan are said to be seeking around £43m (€50m), which is the kind of figure required for the Premier League champions to consider parting company with the 25-year-old.
It's a complex situation, not least because Arsenal have yet to warm to any potential Vinicius Junior alternatives. There's a sense Bradley Barcola is overpriced as PSG value the Frenchman at up to £145m, which is more than Arsenal intended to pay for Vini Jr.
Barcola, whom Arsenal watched at the World Cup, is also thought to favour a move to Liverpool, who remain in discussions with the European champions.
Kenan Yildiz is a player Arsenal like but he penned a new long-term contract with Juventus in February and is therefore likely to stay put in Turin this summer, barring a dramatic twist.
Other names linked include Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, who can also operate as a No.10 where Arsenal are already well-stocked with captain Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze and Ethan Nwaneri, who could yet depart.
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