{"id":4097,"date":"2026-04-09T15:27:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=4097"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:27:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:27:18","slug":"gabriel-martinelli-wants-arsenal-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=4097","title":{"rendered":"Gabriel Martinelli wants Arsenal star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly determined to remain at Arsenal this summer, despite persistent chatter that the club could entertain offers for the Brazilian winger as part of a squad overhaul. Sources close to the forward say he remains convinced he can play a major role in Mikel Arteta\u2019s long-term plans and wants to stay and fight for his place ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old has experienced an up-and-down campaign, struggling at times to recapture the early spark that made him one of the Premier League\u2019s most exciting young attackers. Still, Martinelli delivered a key match-winning assist in <em><strong>ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s recent Champions League quarter-final first-leg against Sporting CP \u2014 a reminder of his ability to influence big games when fully firing.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/gabriel-martinelli-pushing-to-stay-as-arsenal-indicate-sale-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Football Insider<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why a Move Could Make Sense<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Martinelli has immense natural talent and pace, but his output has waned compared with earlier seasons. In a squad with multiple attacking stars, consistently starting and showcasing his best self has been tougher \u2014 a fresh environment could reinvigorate his career and maximize his potential.<\/p>\n<p>From <em><strong>ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s perspective, a departure could free up funds to bring in players more suited to the tactical balance Arteta seeks, especially if the club targets a dynamic winger or a forward who provides a different attacking threat. With reported links to other wide attackers and forwards, reinvestment might deliver a more consistent attacking output.<\/p>\n<p>Selling Martinelli while his valuation remains relatively high could make financial sense for Arsenal, especially if they can replace him with a player they believe will contribute more goals or assists across a season.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, while Martinelli\u2019s desire to stay underscores his belief in earning a key role, both he and Arsenal may benefit from evaluating whether a fresh challenge \u2014 and squad reshaping \u2014 could unlock greater success in the long run.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MORE ARSENAL NEWS AND GOSSIP \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Latest: <strong>Arsenal \u2018will break record\u2019 and hand elite star \u2018substantial wage package\u2019 to complete MEGA signing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most Read:\u00a0Arteta to get his \u00a370M signing: Arsenal IN TALKS to sign target Mikel Really wants!<\/p>\n<p>Must Check Out: <strong>\u00a3121.3M valued star \u2018NOT WORTHY\u2019 of \u00a3300k-a-week deal \u2013 Arsenal fans told<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LOVE ARSENAL? 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