Transfers: Al-Hilal Linked with Premier League Swoop
Al-Hilal are prepared to pay more than $23 million a year as Arsenal weigh a club-record sale for the Brazil winger.
- Arsenal and Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal verbally agreed on a transfer package worth more than £65 million for winger Gabriel Martinelli, with both clubs now finalizing the agreement as the player considers personal terms.
- Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Martinelli is not in his plans after excluding the winger from matchday squads against Manchester City and Coventry City, following personal conversations about the 25-year-old's future.
- Despite rejecting a €45m Galatasaray bid earlier this summer, Martinelli is now open to joining Saudi Arabia; Arsenal legend Ian Wright criticized the club's handling, saying "the way Martinelli is being treated makes me feel uncomfortable."
- The sale represents Arsenal's club-record fee, with the Gunners aiming to include a sell-on clause of up to 20 per cent to help fund a pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez.
- With the September 1 transfer deadline approaching, Al-Hilal is arranging a medical for Martinelli this weekend; the Saudi club hopes to announce the signing of the Brazilian winger, who has made nearly 300 appearances for Arsenal.
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Al Hilal finalises Martinelli's signing for 70 million, which would mean more money and need for the front of the gunner set.
Gabriel Martinelli nears Arsenal exit as Al-Hilal close in on deal for Brazilian winger
Al-Hilal is prepared to pay Gabriel Martinelli over $23 million per year, with the Saudi club and Arsenal close to bridging a minor valuation gap to finalize the transfer
The London team and the Saudi club almost finished negotiating a Brazilian player who had to negotiate a personal contract.
Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal has reportedly begun official negotiations with Arsenal for Gabriel Martinelli, a player also rumored to be of interest to Galatasaray.
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