Al-Hilal hold talks with Arsenal over Martinelli

Al-Hilal have entered the race for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, with the Saudi Arabian club prepared to make a bid higher than Galatasaray’s £38.54m offer. Martinelli, 24, has been informed by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta that he is free to leave the club this summer, with the Brazilian no longer part of Arteta's plans. Al-Hilal's interest comes after Galatasaray showed early interest and submitted a €45m (£38.54m) bid earlier in the summer, but Martinelli was not willing to consider a move to Istanbul.

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