Arsenal sanction Martinelli move amid Julian Alvarez decision
The Gunners are set for movement in the final days of the transfer window, with talks continuing over both an exit and a potential arrival.
Arsenal has permitted Gabriel Martinelli to be transferred to Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal as Mikel Arteta pursues the signing of Julian Alvarez prior to the transfer deadline. The 25-year-old Brazilian is anticipated to sign a contract above $23 million annually. This transfer represents a club-record sale for Arsenal, surpassing the £35 million they received for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
However, Arsenal won't receive the whole transfer fee due to a sell-on clause negotiated by Martinelli's former club, Ituano, when he joined Arsenal for approximately £6 million in 2019. Martinelli trained with the team's first squad on Friday and Arteta has publicly stated that the forward remains his player for now. Arteta acknowledged that the decision to limit Gabriel Jesus' appearances is a personal matter and that he is pleased with the outcome of recent discussions with both Martinelli and Jesus.
Jesus, 29, is also training separately from the primary group due to interest from Napoli and Everton. He has one year left on his contract and might decide to remain at Arsenal, despite being the club's third-choice forward. Arsenal is still striving to bolster their attacking lineup for Arteta, with Alvarez being their primary target.
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