Al-Hilal pursues Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli for £60m

Al-Hilal is in active negotiations with Arsenal to sign Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Saudi Pro League club is reportedly pursuing a deal worth approximately £60 million, a figure Arsenal has set for the 25-year-old. While no final agreement has been reached, talks are ongoing between the two clubs and the player's representatives.

Martinelli has recently fallen out of favor under manager Mikel Arteta, having been omitted from the matchday squads for both the Community Shield against Manchester City and the Premier League opener against Coventry City. This lack of playing time follows a season where he made 53 appearances and scored 11 goals. The player is reportedly open to a move to Saudi Arabia, especially after previously rejecting an offer from Galatasaray.

Arsenal's decision to consider the sale is influenced by squad restructuring and the emergence of other players, such as Christos Tzolis, in attacking positions. Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has criticized the club's handling of the situation, suggesting that the winger deserves more respect given his contributions to the team.