Galatasaray ‘make enquiry’ for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli | OneFootball

Galatasaray have lodged an official enquiry for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli as the Süper Lig champions explore a potential deal.

talkSPORT reports that the Istanbul side turned to Martinelli after negotiations for Milan forward Rafael Leão cooled. The 25-year-old could be open to a fresh challenge in the Trendyol Süper Lig.

Arsenal are not pushing him out. The club hold an option to extend his contract and would only allow a departure once a suitable replacement is secured.

Any sale is expected to require a fee above £35 million, with Arsenal aiming to match or surpass their Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain record from 2017.

Leandro Trossard and new arrival Christos Tzolis are competing for the left flank, increasing pressure on Martinelli’s starts. If Galatasaray submit a bid that satisfies Arsenal, the Gunners would accelerate plans for a replacement, with Juventus talent Kenan Yıldız and Manchester City’s Julián Álvarez among the options being monitored.

Source: Turkish-Football.com

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