Gabriel Martinelli Transfer Tops Al-Nassr’s Summer Wishlist

Gabriel Martinelli transfer talk has intensified after reports in Saudi Arabia claimed Al-Nassr are ready to table a stunning £73 million offer for the Arsenal winger as they hunt a replacement for the outgoing Jhon Duran.

Al-Nassr push for Gabriel Martinelli transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo’s club had initially pursued Liverpool’s Luis Díaz but, with the Reds refusing to negotiate, sporting director Goran Vucević has pivoted to Martinelli. Sources close to the Riyadh outfit insist an €85 million package, including performance-related bonuses, is on the table and could be lodged before Arsenal’s US pre-season tour concludes.

Why Arsenal may hesitate

Mikel Arteta views the 23-year-old Brazil international as a cornerstone of his long-term project. Martinelli still has four years left on his Emirates contract, and Arsenal are under no financial pressure to sell. However, FFP considerations and the prospect of reinvesting a sizeable fee in other areas—such as midfield depth—could force the Gunners to at least entertain discussions.

Saudi Pro League’s accelerated plan

Al-Nassr, buoyed by Ronaldo’s commercial pull, aim to add a marquee left-sided attacker to complement the Portuguese star and Sadio Mané. Club insiders believe Martinelli’s high-energy pressing and direct running suit new coach Luís Castro’s tactical blueprint.

Potential knock-on effects

Should the Gabriel Martinelli transfer materialise, Arsenal are expected to reignite interest in Wolves’ Pedro Neto or Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise, while Al-Nassr would send Duran on loan to Fenerbahçe to free up a foreign player slot.

Opinion

From an Arsenal viewpoint, cashing in on a prized asset so early in his development feels risky; yet if the Gunners believe they can multiply the funds across multiple positions, the temptation might prove hard to resist.