Three Italian clubs keen on landing Arsenal winger
August 16, 2026 02:23
According to a Gazzetta dello Sport report picked up by EyeFootball, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is attracting interest from three Serie A clubs. The same report says Galatasaray recently lodged a £38m offer for the Brazilian, but he is reportedly not keen on a move to Turkey and that position has been communicated to Arsenal.
The report adds that Roma, Juventus and Napoli have been monitoring Martinelli and could enter a contest for his signature before the summer window closes. Arsenal retain the option to keep him, and the winger is said not to be actively forcing a transfer.
KEY CONTEXT
- The interest and the Galatasaray bid are being reported by Gazzetta dello Sport and relayed by EyeFootball.
- Juventus and Napoli are described as better positioned than Roma to complete a potential move, with Roma reportedly facing difficulty meeting Martinelli’s £180,000-per-week wage demands.
- Martinelli’s current Arsenal contract runs until June next year, with a club option to extend for a further 12 months.
- The 2026 summer transfer window closes on September 1, 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
A move would affect Arsenal’s options on the wing and their squad planning given Martinelli’s contract situation next summer. If he leaves before the window shuts, Arsenal would need to adjust either through replacements or by relying on existing staff—especially relevant because the player is not described as actively pushing for an exit. For the Italian clubs named, signing a player of Martinelli’s profile would represent a notable recruitment ahead of the new season, with Juventus and Napoli reportedly in stronger positions to meet financial terms than Roma.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Juventus or Napoli make formal approaches or offers before September 1, 2026.
- Any confirmation from Arsenal about activating the one-year extension option in Martinelli’s contract.
- Public or official statements from the player or the clubs involved clarifying intent; current reports come via Gazzetta dello Sport and have not been independently confirmed by the clubs.
KEY FACTS
- Reported interest in Gabriel Martinelli from Roma, Juventus and Napoli (Gazzetta dello Sport, via EyeFootball).
- Galatasaray allegedly submitted a £38m bid that the player is reportedly unwilling to accept.
- Martinelli is reported not to be actively pushing to leave Arsenal.
- Current contract expires June 2027, with a club option to extend by 12 months.
- Reportedly £180,000-per-week salary cited as a potential hurdle for Roma.
- Summer transfer window closes September 1, 2026.