Al Hilal advances in negotiations for Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal
According to David Ornstein, Al Hilal is in talks to sign Gabriel Martinelli, although no agreement has been reached yet. The English club is asking for around £60 million.
Al Hilal FC has intensified negotiations to sign Gabriel Martinelli, the young Brazilian winger from Arsenal FC. According to David Ornstein, a renowned journalist from The Athletic, the Saudi club is pursuing an agreement to bring the 25-year-old player on board, although no deal has been reached yet and discussions are ongoing.
Martinelli, who currently plays as a left winger and has a market value of €45 million, is under contract with Arsenal until June 30, 2027. His performance in the Premier League has been notable, attracting Al Hilal's interest, which is reportedly willing to offer close to £50 million, according to Ben Jacobs, another journalist who has reported on this potential transfer.
The operation makes sense for both the player and the Saudi club. For Martinelli, the proposal represents an opportunity to play in a growing league with considerable financial appeal. For its part, Al Hilal seeks to strengthen its squad with young and quality talent. Additionally, Sacha Tavolieri has mentioned that Martinelli is one of the Saudi club's preferred options, indicating the seriousness of the interest.
Despite the approaches, Arsenal has set its price at around £60 million, which could be a hurdle in the negotiations. However, Martinelli's openness to a potential move to Saudi Arabia, following an approach last summer, could facilitate the advancement of discussions.
