Gabriel Martinelli has reportedly rejected the possibility of joining Galatasaray, with his representatives informing Arsenal that the Brazilian winger does not want to move to Turkey at this stage of his career.
The development comes after the Turkish champions submitted a €45 million (£38.4m) bid for the 25-year-old, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.
Gabriel Martinelli has no plans to join Galatasaray
Galatasaray made Martinelli one of their top targets and formally approached Arsenal with an official €45 million
However, the player’s camp has reportedly made its position clear: Martinelli does not currently want to join Galatasaray.
The Brazilian remains under contract with Arsenal until 2027, with the Gunners holding an option to extend his deal until 2028.
While Galatasaray’s proposal represents a significant financial opportunity for Arsenal, Martinelli’s stance means the Premier League club cannot simply sanction the transfer without his agreement.
Arsenal willing to sell Martinelli for the right offer
Despite Martinelli’s reluctance to join Galatasaray, Arsenal are reportedly open to selling the winger if the right opportunity presents itself.
The key factor is the player’s preferred destination.
Martinelli is not actively pushing to leave the Emirates Stadium, but he would reportedly consider a move to another top European league if the right club comes forward.
That leaves Arsenal in an interesting position with the transfer window approaching its conclusion.
The Gunners have already sold Leandro Trossard to Besiktas and brought in Christos Tzolis, meaning losing Martinelli as well would create another vacancy in Arteta’s attacking unit.
Arsenal still searching for another attacker
Arsenal remain keen on signing a major attacking addition to bolster their front line, but their pursuit has hit several high-profile roadblocks in this transfer window.
The Gunners suffered a setback when prospective target Morgan Rogers opted for a move to Chelsea instead.
Furthermore, Arsenal submitted a monstrous offer for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, only for the Brazilian forward to reject the proposal and commit his long-term future to the Spanish club.
Undeterred, Arsenal continue to explore alternative options in the market, with the club reportedly planning hijacking Liverpool’s move for Bradley Barcola.
Having already sold Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus could be on his way out as well, the Gunners will look to sign at least one attacker before the window shuts.
real support Martinneli to not to go to Turkey Arsenal are confused they don’t really know what they have if Andrea Bertha and Mikel Arteta are top coach and sporting director by now we will be hundred percent sure they don’t even know that Christos Tzolis is a top player with Martinneli that area are covered I hope we all saw what Martinneli did to the five Como players how he outwit them even Vinicius Jr can’t do that let’s bring Victor Osimhen if we really need upgrades the kind business Andrea Bertha and Mikel Arteta are doing this if they don’t take time Arsenal will struggle there a lot of loopholes hear and there are they the only club to maintain fair play in their dealing they are talking how to give you another contract you are busy bringing the clock backwards please enough is enough.
Savinho 85M! Martinelli 38M! Not even up to half his price; yet Martinelli is by far the better player!!!
We need a striker and a defender. Tzolis and Martinelli handle the left wing. With Guimares< Martinelli will improve