As reported by Alfredo Pedullà, while there is reported interest in Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli from Serie A clubs, nothing concrete has materialised to even suggest a proposal is on the horizon.
Roma’s name has been linked with the Brazil winger, though for them he has never really been an option. Napoli are expected to have taken a look but have not shown an inclination to test the waters at the Emirates.
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Inter, meanwhile, have been named in Brazilian papers as his strongest suitors, but no concrete proposal seems to be coming anytime soon. They’re expected to be focusing on outgoings after sealing Curtis Jones’ signing from Liverpool, and may only consider an opportunistic move near deadline day.
Valued by Transfermarkt at €45 million, the 25-year-old is now in the final year of his £180,000-per-week contract at Arsenal.
Down the pecking order, out of sight
Martinelli had been expected to be on the move even before the arrival of Christos Tzolis, who has started the season on fire and looks set to make that left-wing berth his own.
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This further worsens Martinelli’s prospects as far as his future in North London is considered. However, if a worthwhile proposal does not arrive for him before the window closes, he could do worse than staying at Arsenal and show the world what he can do with the opportunities he gets.
And he will have chances. In terms of defensive output, he will remain at the top of Mikel Arteta’s list of preferred forwards, and we have seen in recent seasons that injuries do demand the Gunners to be at the up to date with their preparations for the season.
Anshuman Joshi | GIFN
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