Gabriel Martinelli #22 of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Brazil and Japa...
Gabriel Martinelli #22 of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at Houston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Gabriel Martinelli is yet to discuss personal terms with Galatasaray, who are still waiting on a response to their £38.5m bid for the Arsenal winger.
Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal takes a penalty in the shoot-out during the during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Borussia Dortmund at Emirates Stadium on August 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal takes a penalty in the shoot-out during the during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Borussia Dortmund at Emirates Stadium on August 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
James Olley reports for ESPN that despite Galatasaray submitting an official bid to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal, it’s still currently unclear whether or not the player would be willing to join the Turkish club.
Olley claims personal terms are yet to be discussed in any detail, so there’s no way of knowing whether the contract on offer would be acceptable to the Arsenal winger.
As for Galatasaray’s €45m bid, Florian Plettenberg reports that the club are hoping to receive a response from Arsenal in the coming hours. Plettenberg broke the news of the offer in the first place, but there’s little clarity yet on what the Gunners think of it.
Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal ties his boots during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic on February 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal ties his boots during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic on February 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
James McNicholas and Adam Leventhal confirmed the news of the bid for The Athletic on Wednesday, reporting that Arsenal have indeed received a €45m offer.
The Athletic added that Martinelli is not pushing to leave, and that he’d expect to move to one of Europe’s strongest leagues if he did. The Turkish league has made some strong player additions this summer, but perhaps they still don’t fit into that bracket.
Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic on February 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic on February 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
It’s worth bearing in mind that €45m is a very large bid for a Turkish club to make, with only one signing for more than that in the history of the division.
If Arsenal turn it down, it’s perhaps unlikely that Galatasaray will go much higher, which could kill the deal’s chances at source.
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park on January 11, 2026 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park on January 11, 2026 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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