Gabriel Martinelli is facing an uncertain future at Arsenal as doubts continue to arise over his place in the team.
The 24-year-old has faced some struggles over the past year, not quite hitting the heights that he is capable of.
There were signs of promise for Gabriel Martinelli at Arsenal, however, as his form started to pick up at the end of the previous season.
As the Gunners look at potential new left-wing options in the market, there have been growing doubts over the future of the Brazilian.
With Bayern Munich and Al-Nassr showing interest in Martinelli, it seems as though the hierarchy at the Emirates Stadium have made their feelings crystal clear on his future.
Arsenal are not facing pressure to sell Gabriel Martinelli this summer
As rumours persist over Gabriel Martinelli’s future at Arsenal, there are some big decisions to make if an offer does arrive.
It’s claimed that Bayern Munich are showing interest, as their pursuit of another wide player continues through the summer.
Al-Nassr’s interest in Martinelli is just internal discussions at this stage, with Luis Diaz still being their first-choice for the wide areas.
However, despite links with a move away, CBS Sports reports that the Arsenal hierarchy are under no pressure to sell the Brazilian and are not actively looking to sell him.
It is stated that any player has their price, though, and suggests that a big offer could still tempt an exit.
It seems unlikely that it will be any Saudi Arabian side, however, as Martinelli is claimed to be against a move, as he wants to fight for a place in the Brazil squad.
With the 2026 World Cup around the corner, the winger is likely to be battling for a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Competition is fierce, which includes Rodrygo, who has been linked with Arsenal as a potential rival for his place.
There is growing pressure over the Real Madrid star leaving, but the Gunners face competition for his signature.
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Rodrygo eyed by Saudi Arabian club for summer transfer swoop
While Arsenal want Rodrygo as a transfer target this summer, there may be some growing pressure to get the deal over the line.
That’s because, according to CBS, the Saudi Arabian side Neom SC are readying a “sizeable bid” for the winger.
Neom are newly promoted to the Saudi Pro League and are backed by the Public Investment Fund, allowing them to make huge offers.
While it’s unclear whether Rodrygo would be open to such a move, it could be awkward for the Gunners in two ways.
The first is if he is open to the switch, then it takes away a potential transfer target for the side.
The second is that, regardless of whether he moves or not, Neom’s bid could drive up the asking price from Real Madrid.
That may make things difficult for Andrea Berta, as he looks land another option for the wide areas this summer.
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