Arsenal have reportedly received an official £38million offer from Galatasaray for Gabriel Martinelli as Mikel Arteta faces a major decision over the winger’s future.
Galatasaray have been pushing to sign Martinelli throughout the week, but their interest has now progressed beyond enquiries and earlier reports of a lower proposal.
Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that the Turkish champions submitted a formal €45m (£38m) bidon Wednesday and that the offer is now on Arsenal’s table. Martinelli is described as Galatasaray’s top transfer priority.
The Times has also reported that Arsenal have received the £38m proposal and are considering their position.
Galatasaray in talks with Arsenal over Gabriel Martinelli, as revealed on Monday.⬇️ https://t.co/Q2UsjQT0sq
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Arsenal face Gabriel Martinelli transfer decision
The development represents a significant escalation from earlier in the week.
ReadArsenal reported on Monday that Arsenal would not sanction Martinelli’s departure without first bringing in another left-sided attacker after claims of an initial £34m move from Galatasaray.
Martinelli has also previously been reported to favour remaining at Arsenal, creating another complication for Galatasaray even if the two clubs eventually agree a fee.
Arteta made clear after Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Como that Arsenal are still actively trying to add further “skill and quality” before the transfer window closes.
Another winger could have a direct impact on Martinelli’s situation.
Arsenal have been linked with several high-level attacking targets this summer as they look to strengthen the left side of Arteta’s attack.
For now, however, the immediate decision concerns the £38m offer already in front of them.
Galatasaray have made their move. Arsenal must now decide whether the increased bid is enough to change a transfer stance that looked considerably firmer only days ago.
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Arsenal make Gabriel Martinelli decision after fresh £34m transfer bid
Published 10 August. This is the natural previous stage of the story, when Arsenal’s stance was that Martinelli would not leave before a replacement arrived.
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Florian Plettenberg: original report that Galatasaray submitted an official €45m offer and that it is now on Arsenal’s table.
The Times: independently reports Arsenal have received the £38m offer and are weighing up their position.
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