Arsenal set Gabriel Martinelli stance amid Galatasaray interest | OneFootball

Arsenal will not sanction Gabriel Martinelli’s departure this summer unless a new left-sided attacker arrives, despite strong interest from Galatasaray. Mikel Arteta remains keen to reinforce his front line, leaving the Brazilian’s immediate role under scrutiny.

According to football.london, Galatasaray have approached Arsenal to discuss terms over a potential deal before the new season. The club’s stance is that any sale would be contingent on recruiting a premium wide player.

Christos Tzolis has started on the left in pre-season, scoring on debut in a 4-1 win against Girona and later assisting versus Real Betis. Bruno Guimaraes’ weekend confirmation underlined an aggressive window.

Martinelli managed one Premier League goal in 30 appearances last season and remains content at the club for now. He wants regular starts to compete at the highest level, and further attacking signings could shift his view on a move to Galatasaray. Arsenal previously explored an ambitious move for Vinicius Junior, signalling a desire to upgrade wide options.

After the Girona win, Arteta said more movement is expected in the coming weeks, stressing internal competition and fixing gaps. Arsenal will keep searching for another winger, and if they land one, Galatasaray could step up their pursuit. Until then, Martinelli must fight to reclaim his place before the Premier League starts.

Source: Goal.com

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