Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is facing a possible exit from the club ahead of a busy summer transfer window.
The Brazilian struggled for form in the early parts of the season, before injury struck him by the turn of the New Year.
In the weeks since his return, Gabriel Martinelli has found his spark again, showing an attacking intensity and dangerous intent that keeps defenders on the back foot.
For Arsenal, it came at a time when they were still fighting for the Champions League, with the Premier League title out of sight.
Now, with an exit in the competition confirmed, attention turns to the future and the possibility of an exit.
Gabriel Martinelli has been linked with a transfer this summer, with plenty of interested parties.
Mikel Arteta still has plans for Gabriel Martinelli at Arsenal amid transfer exit links
Arsenal have set a £70million price tag on Martinelli as a minimum, should the winger leave over the coming months.
The Brazilian faces an uncertain future, with the Gunners expected to sign another wide forward in the weeks ahead, along with a centre-forward.
Links between Arsenal and a transfer for Rodrygo won’t help the star, however, there is a potential twist there.
That’s because, according to the Daily Mail, Martinelli remains a concrete part of Mikel Arteta’s plans for the future.
With the Arsenal boss regularly handing him minutes, it certainly suggests that a sale may not be on the cards.
Arsenal have made contact with Martinelli over a new contract, with his current deal dwindling towards an end.
He isn’t the only one, though, as Arsenal have also held talks with Leandro Trossard over a deal, gathering an idea on how a long-term stay may look.
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Gabriel Martinelli still has a future at Arsenal with his versatility
Even though Martinelli has been linked with a potential transfer exit, the Arsenal star should be one of the last players the club looks to move on.
At 23 years old, the Brazilian still has plenty of his best years ahead, offering something that others in his position may not.
Blistering pace and an eye for goal, Martinelli is playing a difficult and specialist role in the current Arsenal team.
The winger is often isolated, with more resources pushed towards overloading the threat on the right side, while an overlapping threat on the left is removed for a full-back that retains possession in central areas.
While Martinelli is struggling at times, his raw skill, potential for growth and his versatility are key to the future.
Arteta used Martinelli as a striker against Liverpool, with his goal in the match showing exactly what he is capable of.
Without him, Arsenal may well be in a far worse position than they are.
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