Gabriel Martinelli ‘pushing to stay’ as Arsenal indicate sale plan
Gabriel Martinelli is “pushing to stay” at Arsenal amid indications from the club that he could be sold this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
The 24-year-old winger has been identified as a candidate to be moved on if the Gunners decide that they need to trim their squad, but a move is not part of the player’s plans at the moment.
The Brazilian is set to enter the final year of his contract this summer, but sources say that he is keen to fight for his place at the Emirates Stadium and prove that he can still be an influential figure for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Martinelli has started just nine Premier League games since the start of the season, but he is convinced that he still has a role to play in the long-term project in North London.
Arteta’s side are still in pole position to secure the Premier League title at the end of the campaign, but Arsenal could be forced to sell players ahead of next term.
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VISIT THE ARSENAL TRANSFER HUBArsenal ‘reluctantly’ considering Gabriel Martinelli sale
Football Insider revealed earlier this week that Arsenal are “reluctantly” considering selling Martinelli this summer, as they are eyeing further additions to Arteta’s group.
The Gunners are keen to bring in another left-sided winger ahead of the next campaign, with concerns surrounding the productivity of Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.
| Stats | Martinelli 2025-26 | Martinelli 2024-25 |
| Apps (Starts) | 25 (9) | 33 (25) |
| G/A | 4 | 12 |
| G/A per 90 | 0.43 | 0.47 |
| Shots on Target per 90 | 1.06 | 0.98 |
| Chances Created per 90 | 0.96 | 1.57 |
| Successful Dribbles per 90 | 1.91 | 1.29 |
That could potentially force the Brazilian towards the exit door, as a whole host of clubs in the Premier League and across Europe are ready to pounce if he is made available.
Martinelli is adamant that he would prefer to remain at Arsenal and get back to his best form next season, but the decision may ultimately be taken out of his hands.
The club are set to find themselves needing to sell some of their first-team players in order to balance the books after a heavy spend last summer, and Martinelli is a prime candidate for that.
Ben White also at risk in summer sale plan
Football Insider revealed at the end of March that Ben White is also a sale candidate for Arsenal this summer in a bid to recoup funds.
Sporting director Andrea Berta is planning a potential fire sale at the Emirates ahead of next season, with White and Martinelli among several fringe players who are in danger.
The club hierarchy are keen to avoid cashing in on any of the key figures within Arteta’s group, and that looks set to mean the squad is trimmed elsewhere.
Gabriel Jesus is another man who is likely to find himself on the chopping block, given that he has been unable to establish himself as an important player after his return from injury.
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