Transfers: Al-Hilal Linked with Premier League Swoop
Al-Hilal have agreed a club-record deal for Gabriel Martinelli, and the winger could nearly double his pre-tax earnings if he completes the move.
- Arsenal and Al-Hilal have reached a verbal agreement for Gabriel Martinelli's transfer in a package worth over £65 million, with the Brazilian winger now open to the Saudi Pro League move.
- Manager Mikel Arteta informed Martinelli he is not in his plans, leading to the winger's exclusion from matchday squads for the Community Shield and Premier League opener against Coventry City.
- Arsenal is targeting a club-record fee while negotiating a sell-on clause of up to 20 per cent of future profit, with Martinelli's former club Ituano also set to receive a percentage.
- Proceeds could enable Arsenal to pursue attacking reinforcements, with Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez cited as a potential target before the September 1 deadline.
- Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright criticized the club's handling, saying "the way Martinelli is being treated at the moment, it really makes me feel uncomfortable," as reports suggest the exit caused dressing room discomfort.
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