Arsenal loses a 45M sale

Mikel Arteta's team continues to work on their exit operation.

Javier Parra Peña | 15 Aug 2026 | 00.00
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Arsenal loses a €45M deal
Arsenal loses a €45M deal

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Arsenal has received a formal proposal of 45 million euros ( 38.4 million pounds ) from Galatasaray for Gabriel Martinelli, a 25-year-old winger, in this summer transfer window.

Although the London board considers selling players to generate income before the market closes, the Brazilian international's camp has informed the officials that the forward is not interested in moving to Turkey and will not push for a departure from the club.

Galatasaray's Proposal and Gabriel Martinelli's Stance

As reported by The Athletic, Galatasaray's formal offer amounted to 45 million euros, a sum the British board was willing to evaluate. However, the 25-year-old winger conditions any potential transfer on sporting projects that align with his professional aspirations in Europe.

Martinelli's contract with the Emirates Stadium club expires in June 2027, with the institutional option to extend the link until 2028. Signed in 2019 from Ituano, the forward has amassed 278 appearances and 62 goals in the first team, delivering 53 matches, 11 goals, and 7 assists in the last season's Premier League title triumph.

Mikel Arteta's Squad Restructuring

Arsenal's hierarchy aims to balance its books through transfers after finalizing acquisitions like 24-year-old winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. During this transfer window, the club sold Leandro Trossard to Besiktas for 20 million euros ( 17.1 million pounds ) and midfielder Christian Norgaard to Everton for 7 million pounds.

Mikel Arteta previously explored market alternatives such as Morgan Rogers and Vinicius Junior before the latter renewed with Real Madrid. These negotiations paved the way for Martinelli's potential sale, but the lack of contract renewal discussions and his refusal to move to the Turkish league hinder the operation.

Arsenal will inform Galatasaray officials of Gabriel Martinelli's decision in the coming hours to conclude the discussions. If a formal proposal from a major European league club does not arrive before the weekend, Martinelli will continue under Mikel Arteta's guidance for the 2026/2027 season kickoff.

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