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Arsenal and Al-Hilal in advanced negotiations for Gabriel Martinelli transfer

The Saudi Pro League club is negotiating a transfer valued at over £50m for the Brazilian forward.

Updated Aug 24, 2026 · 22:18 UTC1 reports

The short version

Arsenal and Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal are in advanced discussions regarding the sale of Gabriel Martinelli for a fee of at least £50 million.
Manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that the 25-year-old winger is no longer part of his first-team plans.
If the clubs finalize an agreement, Martinelli must decide whether to accept Al-Hilal's proposed contract offer.

Arsenal and Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal are negotiating a potential transfer for forward Gabriel Martinelli valued at at least £50 million.[BBC News]
Martinelli has one year remaining on his contract with Arsenal, where he reportedly earns £180,000 per week.[BBC News]
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta informed Martinelli of his reasons for excluding him from the matchday squad during their league opening match against Coventry.[BBC News]
Martinelli previously rejected a proposed transfer to Turkish club Galatasaray.[BBC News]
Al-Hilal is simultaneously pursuing Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins alongside negotiations for Martinelli.[BBC News]

It remains uncertain whether Martinelli will agree to join Al-Hilal if the clubs complete a fee agreement.[BBC News]