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Gabriel Martinelli sends message to Arsenal board over £42m transfer
Aug 12 2026 20:48 · By Chris Davie · 14 Reads
Arsenal are demanding a £42m transfer fee for Gabriel Martinelli (Getty)
Gabriel Martinelli has told Arsenal’s hierarchy that he is not interested in a move to Galatasaray, according to reports in Brazil.
The 25-year-old scored 11 goals for Arsenal last season as Mikel Arteta’s side won the Premier League title and reached the Champions League final where they were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal have already sold Leandro Trossard this summer as the Belgian completed his £15.3 million move to Besiktas last month.
The Gunners have strengthened the left side of their attack with the arrival of Christos Tzolis in a £34m deal from Club Brugge.
According to ESPN Brasil, Arsenal are also looking to sell Martinelli before the end of the summer transfer window and have set a €50m (£42.7m) asking price.
The report claims that Martinelli has been offered to clubs in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who have indicated that they would be willing to meet Arsenal’s valuation.
Galatasaray have made an approach to sign Gabriel Martinelli (Shutterstock)
However, Martinelli is said to have informed Arsenal’s management that he ‘is not interested in playing in alternative markets at this time’.