Gabriel Martinelli travelling to break Arsenal transfer record

Brazilian footballer Gabriel Martinelli is set to make a move from Arsenal to Al Hilal, potentially breaking the club's transfer sales record. The 30-year-old Martinelli has agreed to the transfer after Arsenal deemed him surplus to requirements, with the Gunners looking to sell him to raise funds for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Al Hilal, impressed by the offer following a previous rejection from Galatasaray, is keen to acquire the Brazilian talent. Martinelli, who initially rejected a move to Galatasaray due to his desire to remain in Europe, is now set to significantly surpass the £35 million fee Arsenal paid for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2017. The reported sale fee of around £56.5 million is expected to provide a substantial financial boost to Arsenal, while also allowing the player to continue his career abroad.