Arsenal Braced for £73M Saudi Bid for Gabriel Martinelli as Transfer Dominoes Begin to Fall

Arsenal are reportedly preparing to receive a record-breaking £73 million bid from Saudi side Al-Nassr for Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli. As the Gunners target key summer reinforcements, they may be forced to cash in on the out-of-form star, with replacements like Anthony Gordon, Rodrygo, and Noni Madueke already being considered.

Saudi Mega Bid Looms: Arsenal Could Break Transfer Record with Martinelli Sale Amid Summer Rebuild

Arsenal’s summer shake-up could take a dramatic turn as the North London club is expected to receive a record offer of £73 million from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr for Gabriel Martinelli, according to fresh reports.

The 24-year-old Brazilian winger, who endured a dip in form during a frustrating 2024/25 season, is attracting serious interest from the Middle East after previous links to Bayern Munich. While Arsenal are not actively looking to offload Martinelli, the club is reportedly “reluctantly open” to letting him go if the offer proves too good to refuse.

A £73 million sale would shatter Arsenal’s current transfer record, surpassing the £35 million Liverpool paid for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2017.

Arsenal Plotting Reinforcements Ahead of New Campaign

Manager Mikel Arteta is eager to reshape his squad after a third straight Premier League runner-up finish and another trophyless season. Injuries hampered Arsenal’s frontline for much of the year, and the club is now actively pursuing depth and competition in attacking positions.

The Gunners are close to finalizing moves for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, and Christian Nørgaard, while still seeking additions at striker, winger, attacking midfield, and center-back.

Should Martinelli depart, Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo have emerged as potential marquee replacements. Additionally, talks are ongoing with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, who is reportedly open to a move across London. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed Arsenal have held a new round of discussions regarding Madueke, though direct negotiations between clubs are not yet underway.

“Understand Arsenal had new round of talks for Noni Madueke as the player could be open to the move,” Romano reported. “Nothing advanced yet in terms of club to club approach… but #AFC maintains contacts.”

As the summer transfer window heats up, Arsenal face a crucial decision—hold on to Martinelli and hope for a revival, or cash in and reinvest in fresh firepower that could help finally push them over the line.