Al Hilal Test Arsenal's £60m Valuation With Opening £50m Offer
Al Hilal have launched direct club negotiations with Arsenal after submitting an opening bid worth £50m for Gabriel Martinelli on August 24, 2026. Arsenal value the player closer to £60m as talks continue over a potential permanent transfer.
The 25-year-old winger has spent seven years in North London, developing into a regular attacking option for the Gunners across domestic and European competitions.
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clubAl Hilal placed the Brazilian at the top of their target list, choosing him over other potential wide additions, including Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição.
Martinelli is open to joining Al Hilal and discussing terms in Saudi Arabia after previously wanting to remain in Europe and turning down interest from Galatasaray.
Gabriel Martinelli
playerMikel Arteta’s Selection Shift on the Left Flank
The wide attacker faces changing circumstances at Arsenal after missing out on matchday squads for the Community Shield and the Premier League opening fixture against Coventry. Mikel Arteta has adjusted his front line, leaving reduced minutes available on the left wing.
Attack Depth and Minutes at Emirates Stadium
Increased competition across the forward line has limited opportunities for regular starts in North London. A move would allow Arsenal to reallocate squad depth while clearing room in the main squad rotation.
Al Hilal’s £50m Bid and Arsenal’s £60m Price Tag
The initial £50m proposal leaves a £10m gap between the two clubs, with Arsenal holding out for their £60m valuation before sanctioning a deal. Reaching an agreement near that threshold would provide transfer funds for Mikel Arteta to pursue alternative attacking options before the deadline.
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