Gabriel Martinelli may need a serious discussion over his future at Arsenal as links continue to appear over a potential exit this summer.
The Brazilian faced a tough season last time out, struggling to consistently hit the heights that he is capable of.
With those struggles in mind, Arsenal have been looking at the market for potential competition in the wide areas for the future.
That could lead to some issues, though, as Gabriel Martinelli has been linked with a transfer exit.
As we near the end of the summer break and the start of pre-season, the 24-year-old could use a serious discussion with Mikel Arteta about his future.
Gabriel Martinelli will need Arsenal guarantee during World Cup year
It’s an important few months ahead for Gabriel Martinelli when it comes to his future, for several reasons.
One is that he is likely to face increased competition for places in the team, given that Arsenal want to land another winger.
Another reason is that, as a result, Martinelli could leave Arsenal, should a significant bid be made in the weeks ahead.
However, most important of all, may be the star’s desire to play at the World Cup next summer.
The Brazil squad is tough to break into, and while Martinelli managed to get a call-up for the recent summer break, he will need consistent minutes and performances to be in there this time next year.
For that reason, the winger could be set for a serious discussion with Mikel Arteta about his future at the club and what guarantees he may or may not have.
If the Arsenal manager can’t guarantee those minutes or opportunities for minutes, it could push him towards the exit door.
Gabriel Martinelli’s transfer exit could dictate summer plans
If Martinelli is to leave Arsenal, then the move could have a huge say on the summer transfer plans.
With the Gunners already likely to add a winger to the squad, the Brazilian’s own exit could create space for another transfer.
It may well depend on the fee, with Martinelli likely to become Arsenal’s club-record sale if he is to leave – eclipsing that of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s £35 million move to Liverpool.
The move may well transform how the summer looks as a whole, with the sort of money that can fund several deals.
It remains to be seen whether that will happen, though, given the discussions that need to be had over Martinelli’s future.
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