Gabriel Martinelli Arsenal 'transfer truth' amid £73m bid and Rodrygo impact

Arsenalforward Gabriel Martinelli is not a transfer target for Al-Nassr and the Saudi Pro League side are instead focused on other targets, it has been claimed.

Reports say that Martinelli is being lined up for a move to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, who are keen to overhaul their front line, having sanctioned the loan exit of Jhon Duran to Fenerbahce.

Doubt has since been placed on Martinelli's future at the Emirates Stadium, as the Gunners look at signing another left winger. Mikel Arteta's side have expressed an interest in signing Real Madrid's Rodrygo, while moves for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze and Chelsea's Noni Madueke have been explored.

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However, Al-Nassr are not looking to pounce on a potential deal for Martinelli as their focus is elsewhere. It had been suggested that the Saudi club could table an offer of £73million, but Fabrizio Romano has since reported that speculation is 'wide of the mark' and 'no talks' are taking place.

Martinelli endured a frustrating 2024/25 season and was often labelled as inconsistent after scoring just eight goals in the Premier League. The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract in north London.

Al-Nassr, meanwhile, saw a stunning bid rejected for Brighton & Hove Albion star Kaoru Mitoma in January and have been linked with a move for Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Arsenal target Rodrygo.

Speaking back in April, Martinelli opened up on his future at Arsenal. "I've always said that I'm really happy here. This is my home. I love to be here. I love the club," he said.

"The club has given me so much. Not just on the pitch, but off the pitch as well. I've improved a lot with the club. Of course, on the pitch is important, but off the pitch as well."

Elsewhere, Arsenal are expected to complete the signing of Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres within the next few days, according to GIVEMESPORT.

The Gunners are understood to have agreed a £68.8million overall package for the Sweden international, who scored 54 times and provided 13 assists in 52 matches for Sporting last season.

Personal terms have been agreed and Gyokeres has even forfeited £1.72m in wages to force through a move to north London. He has made it his preference to sign for the Gunners, despite interest from Manchester United.