Reports say Arsenal is currently in discussions over a “incredible” advance contract amid doubts about Gabriel Martinelli’s future.
Gunners are now ready to sell Martinelli
As the manager is about to reshuffle his team, it was revealed this summer that Mikel Arteta is ready to sell Martinelli this summer. And AC Milan has emerged as a potential suitor, with Rafael Leo’s future still in the air.
If the gunners decide to win cash to the Brazilians, they are currently planning to fight for their place in the first XI, but are considering receiving a fee of at least £50 million and have no plans to promote travel anywhere else.
Given that he has been a source of regular goals and support over the past four seasons, selling the 23-year-old certainly seems tough, but Arteta has shown he is willing to make big decisions in the past, most notably replacing Aaron Ramsdale with David Raya.
season | PL’s appearance | the goal | assist |
2021-22 | 29 | 6 | 6 |
2022-23 | 36 | 15 | 6 |
2023-24 | 35 | 6 | 4 |
2024-25 | 33 | 8 | 4 |
According to reports from the football transfer, Arsenal has now signed a contract to sign West Ham United’s Mohamed Kudus.
However, the two London clubs may be separated in some way in the valuation of Kudus, as they have a release clause of 100 million euros (£84 million) on his West Ham deal, but Gunner is hesitant to go above 55 million euros (£46 million -£51 million).
The Ghanaian wants to leave the Hammer this summer as they plan to play in Europe next season. So, travelling to Emirates Stadium may be a big attraction, but Chelsea and Newcastle United are also taking part in the race for his signature.
“Incredible” Kudus was able to excel at Emirates
The 2024-25 campaign was not 24 years old, but only five goals and three assists in the Premier League, but he was part of the West Ham side, with less performers overall.
Certainly, the former Ajax man enjoyed a very impressive debut campaign in the UK, earning 14 goals and nine assists in all competitions.
Antonio was particularly blown away by the winger’s dribbling ability. This was on display regularly last season, even though it didn’t set or acquire as many goals as it had previously campaigns.
There are certainly indications that Kudos can kick at Emirates Stadium, but given that Brazilian International is still young, he should not be taken as a direct replacement for Martinelli, and sanctioning his departure this summer will be very tough.