{
  "id": 2797774,
  "title": "Al-Hilal in talks for Gabriel Martinelli; Arsenal ready to sell for £60m after winger’s bench exile",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/al-hilal-in-talks-for-gabriel-martinelli-arsenal-ready-to-sell-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T13:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/al-hilal-talks-gabriel-martinelli-135000729.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal and Al-Hilal are currently in negotiations for the transfer of Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Saudi club has expressed interest in acquiring the 25-year-old, who has fallen out of favor under current manager Mikel Arteta. Arsenal, however, are determined to sell Martinelli for £60 million this summer, citing his recent bench exile as the primary reason for his departure.\n\nMartinelli made only 11 league starts last season and was notably absent from the Community Shield and Premier League opener against Coventry City. Earlier in the window, Galatasaray made an offer of around €45 million, but Martinelli was not receptive to a move to Turkey. This has prompted the Saudi side to intensify their pursuit of the Brazilian.\n\nThe Athletic reports that Al-Hilal are now actively pushing for a deal, though no agreement has been reached between the two clubs or between Al-Hilal and Martinelli. The Arsenal forward is reportedly open to the prospect of a move to the Saudi Pro League.\n\nMartinelli's contract with Arsenal expires in 2027, and the Gunners are willing to sell now to recoup a fee. In addition to signing Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge as a left-wing option, Arsenal remain interested in adding another forward before the transfer deadline next week. Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright criticized the club's treatment of Martinelli, expressing concern over his recent exclusion from the squad and the upcoming Community Shield. Wright emphasized that Martinelli has consistently given 100 percent for the team and deserves greater respect in his final year.",
  "summary": "Arsenal have set an asking price of £60m for Gabriel Martinelli amid an approach from Al-Hilal.Arsenal are willing to let Martinelli leave the club this summer with the Brazilian having fallen out of...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "HUNGER GAME: Gunner give it a go: Arsenal ready to ‘fight’ for more Premier League glory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/hunger-game-gunner-give-it-a-go-arsenal-ready-to-fight-for-more",
        "published": "2026-08-23T09:28:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}