Al-Hilal in advanced talks to sign Arsenal's Martinelli
Summary
Arsenal and Saudi club Al-Hilal are close to agreeing a deal to sell Gabriel Martinelli for at least £50 million. Martinelli, who has one year left on his Arsenal contract, is not in manager Mikel Arteta’s plans and has already declined a move to another club.Key Facts
- Arsenal is negotiating a transfer of Gabriel Martinelli to Al-Hilal for £50 million or more.
- Martinelli is 25 years old and from Brazil.
- He has one year left on his contract with Arsenal.
- Manager Mikel Arteta has told Martinelli he is not part of the team’s plans.
- Martinelli has refused a move to the Turkish club Galatasaray.
- Al-Hilal is offering Martinelli a much higher salary than his current £180,000 per week at Arsenal.
- Last season, Martinelli played 53 games for Arsenal and scored 11 goals.
- Martinelli was not included in Arsenal’s squad for their recent Premier League game against Coventry.
- Former Arsenal player Ian Wright criticized how the club is handling Martinelli’s situation.
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