- Gabriel Martinelli has rejected Galatasaray's proposal despite the Turkish club submitting a €45m bid to Arsenal, according to The Athletic.
Martinelli rejects Galatasaray proposal
Gabriel Martinelli has turned down a move to Galatasaray despite the Turkish club submitting a £38 million offer to Arsenal, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The Brazilian has made it clear to Arsenal that he does not want to join the Turkish side, with Galatasaray yet to reach an agreement with the player.
Arsenal's willingness to consider Martinelli's departure is part of a wider reshaping of their left-wing options. Trossard has already left for Besiktas, while the club brought in Christian Tzolis and explored a move for Vinícius Júnior before the Brazilian committed his future to Real Madrid.
Martinelli's contract situation
Martinelli's contract situation gives Arsenal some protection, but the club may still prefer to cash in if a substantial offer arrives rather than risk losing leverage over his future. Arsenal's willingness to consider departures also reflects the club's broader need to balance the squad after significant investment in recent transfer windows.
Martinelli's decision leaves his next step unclear. The player appears to be waiting for a sporting project that better matches his ambitions, while Arsenal remain open to a departure if the right proposal arrives.
He joined Arsenal in 2019 from the Brazilian club Ituano; he made 53 appearances for the team in the 2025-26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 7 assists.