Arsenal have lodged a €10m offer for Arnau Martínez, according to Foot Mercato, as Mikel Arteta looks to reinforce at right-back following the departure of Takehiro Tomiyasu.
The proposal is said to consist of an €8m fee plus a further €2m in performance-related add-ons.
GIRONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Arnau Martinez of Girona FC shoots, during the warm up prior to the LaLiga match between Girona FC and RC Celta de Vigo at Montilivi Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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Martínez, a graduate of Girona’s academy, featured 39 times last season, scoring three goals and providing three assists as the Catalan club, part of the City Football Group, continued their rise in La Liga.
The 22-year-old has built a reputation for his athleticism and tactical versatility since breaking into Girona’s first team as a teenager in 2020. Comfortable at right-back, he has also operated centrally, attributes that we know appeal to Arteta.
GIRONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Arnau Martinez of Girona FC acknowledges the fans after the LaLiga match between Girona FC and Sevilla FC at Montilivi Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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Martínez has played 87 times in La Liga and is under contract at Girona until 2027. He scored the decisive goal in their promotion play-off in 2022 and has remained central to their team since their return to the top flight.
Internationally, he has represented Spain at youth level but has not yet made his senior debut.
His current market value is estimated to be between €10m-€13m.
Should he sign, Martínez would become Arsenal’s eighth arrival of the summer.
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