Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in talks to sign Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli
What's the story
Saudi Arabian football club Al-Hilal are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli. As per The Athletic, the Saudi Pro League club has already started negotiations with the 25-year-old Brazilian's camp over a potential move. Arsenal are believed to be seeking a fee of around £60 million for Martinelli, but no agreement has been reached yet. Martinelli wasn't included in Arsenal's squad for either of their first two matches of the season.
Transfer talks
Galatasaray had tabled a £38.4m offer for Martinelli
The talks between Al-Hilal and Martinelli's camp are still ongoing. The player is said to be open to the idea of a transfer.
However, it is worth noting that Arsenal had previously received a €45 million (£38.4m; $51.8m) offer from Galatasaray for Martinelli, as per The Athletic on August 12.
At that time, his camp had informed the Premier League club that he wasn't interested in the proposed move.
Match exclusions
Arsenal are open to selling Martinelli
Martinelli was not part of Mikel Arteta's squad for the FA Community Shield win over Manchester City and the opening Premier League match against Coventry City.
His contract with Arsenal runs until 2027, with an option for a further year.
The North London club is open to selling the Brazil international if a good offer comes in but he isn't pushing to leave.
Player history
A look at his Martinelli's stats and Arsenal's transfer window
Martinelli joined Arsenal from Brazilian club Ituano in 2019. Since then, he has made 278 first-team appearances and scored 62 goals across competitions.
41 of his goals have come in 191 Premier League appearances.
This summer, Arsenal signed winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m while Leandro Trossard was sold to Besiktas for £15.3 million plus £1.7m in add-ons.
Midfielder Christian Norgaard also left for Everton in a £7m deal.
Arsenal also landed midfielder Bruno Guimaraes for £75m and defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £55m.
Twitter Post
Al-Hilal pursue deal!
🚨 Al Hilal pursuing deal to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal. No agreement yet but talks ongoing between clubs + with 25yo winger. #AFC want in region of £60m & Brazil international open to #AlHilal possibility after turning down Turkey @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/ZNLj46hwvT
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 23, 2026