Arsenal have now held talks over a deal for an "unbelievable" forward, amid doubts over Gabriel Martinelli's future, according to a report.
Gunners could now be ready to sell Martinelli
It has been revealed that Mikel Arteta may now be ready to sell Martinelli this summer, as the manager looks to reshuffle his squad, and AC Milan have emerged as potential suitors, with Rafael Leao's future at the San Siro still very much up in the air.
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring their second goal
Should the Gunners decide to cash in on the Brazilian, they would be looking to receive a fee of at least £50m, although he is currently planning to fight for his place in the starting XI, and has no plans of pushing for a move elsewhere.
It would certainly seem harsh to sell the 23-year-old, considering he has been a regular source of goals and assists over the past four seasons, but Arteta has shown he is willing to make big decisions in the past, most notably replacing Aaron Ramsdale with David Raya.
Season PL appearances Goals Assists
2021-22 29 6 6
2022-23 36 15 6
2023-24 35 6 4
2024-25 33 8 4
According to a report from Football Transfers, Arsenal have now held talks over a deal to sign West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus, who could seemingly be brought in as a replacement for Martinelli, as he is said to be capable of playing on both flanks.
However, the two London clubs may be some way apart in their valuation of Kudus, as he has a €100m (£84m) release clause in his West Ham contract, while the Gunners are hesitant to stump up more than €55m-€60m (£46m - £51m).
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The Ghanaian is keen to leave the Hammers this summer, as he intends to play in Europe next season, meaning a move to the Emirates Stadium could be of great appeal, although Chelsea and Newcastle United are also in the race for his signature.
"Unbelievable" Kudus could excel at the Emirates
The 2024-25 campaign was not the 24-year-old's best, picking up just five goals and three assists in the Premier League, but he was part of a West Ham side that underperformed as a whole, and the winger's previous exploits indicate he could be a success at Arsenal.
Indeed, the former Ajax man enjoyed a very impressive debut campaign in England, amassing 14 goals and nine assists in all competitions, during which time he was lauded as "unbelievable" by teammate Michail Antonio.
Antonio was left particularly blown away by the winger's dribbling ability, which was also on display regularly last season, despite not setting up or scoring as many goals as in previous campaigns.
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There are certainly signs that Kudus could kick on at the Emirates Stadium, but that said, he should not be brought in as a direct replacement for Martinelli, considering the Brazil international is still young, and it would be very harsh to sanction his departure this summer.