Barcelona are considering making an offer to Gabriel Martinelli - Arsenal's winger in the summer transfer window. This is a somewhat surprising move, because the Brazilian star was not on the initial priority list of the Catalan team.
It is known that Barcelona is currently monitoring three players to attack the left wing position: Luis Diaz, Marcus Rashford and Martinelli. Diaz is a top target, but the transfer fee from Liverpool is a major obstacle.
Rashford really wants to go to Barcelona, but Manchester United wants to sell them off instead of lending them. That made the deal difficult to progress, because the Catalan team did not have abundant finances.
In that context, Martinelli emerged as a feasible option. He has a contract with Arsenal until 2027, with an option to extend for another year. However, the Gunners' empty end of the 202425 season has prompted them to consider renewing their squad.
Former defender Nigel Winterburn has been straightforward about Martinelli's future, according to Metro: "His form has been somewhat erratic this season. I would not be surprised if Arsenal brought in someone on the left wing to increase competition, or replace Martinelli.
Martinelli has scored 51 goals and had 29 assists in 225 appearances for Arsenal, an impressive number. But at the age of 23, the pressure to maintain class and stability is still an unresolved problem. The interest from both Barcelona and the Saudi Pro League shows that Martinelli is facing a major turning point in his career.
