# Turkish and Italian clubs targeting Arsenal players > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gabriel-martinelli-targeted-by-galatasaray-as-arsenal-seeks > Updated: 2026-08-13T12:54:18.000Z. Sources: 74. Developments: 4. Turkish and Italian clubs continue to target Arsenal players, with significant focus on winger Gabriel Martinelli. Galatasaray has submitted official bids ranging between €45 million and €47 million, identifying the 25-year-old Brazilian as their top priority for the Champions League. While Arsenal is reportedly open to negotiating the sale to fund replacements like Bradley Barcola, the club has set a minimum valuation of approximately €50 million. A primary obstacle remains Martinelli’s personal preference, as he has expressed a desire to remain in one of Europe’s top five leagues and is reportedly uninterested in moving to the Turkish Süper Lig or the Saudi Pro League. Negotiations have become increasingly complex, involving potential player-plus-cash arrangements that could include Ethan Nwaneri. Arsenal has also opened discussions with Galatasaray regarding striker Victor Osimhen, shifting focus to him after being unable to secure Julián Álvarez. However, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has stated he will not accept any deal that is “to the detriment of the club.” In Italy, Napoli has initiated contact with Arsenal regarding Martinelli, with valuations estimated around €50 million. Napoli is also considering Gabriel Jesus as an offensive reinforcement following the departure of Romelu Lukaku. Meanwhile, Arsenal has reportedly rejected a loan offer from AC Milan for Ethan Nwaneri. Separately, Beşiktaş previously made contact regarding Gabriel Jesus, who Arsenal is seeking to sell permanently for approximately £20 million. Recent developments indicate that Martinelli has rejected a €45 million bid from Galatasaray, maintaining his stance against moving to the Turkish league. While Napoli and Roma have both been linked to the winger, Martinelli’s high wages reportedly present a significant financial hurdle for Napoli. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen continues to perform for Galatasaray, recently scoring twice in a 2-2 draw against Çorum FK, a result he described as a “wake-up call” for the squad. ## Claims - Galatasaray submitted an official bid of €45 million (£38 million) for Gabriel Martinelli. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Gabriel Martinelli is Galatasaray’s top transfer target. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Martinelli has been at Arsenal since 2019. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Galatasaray drew 2-2 against Çorum FK in a Trendyol Süper Lig match. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Arsenal is open to selling Martinelli if they can secure an appropriate replacement. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The 2-2 draw against Çorum FK serves as a wake-up call for the team. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Martinelli has indicated he is not interested in playing in a league outside of Europe’s top five. (single source) - Victor Osimhen scored two goals during the match. (single source) - Çorum FK scored two goals within a two-minute period to take a 2-1 lead. (single source) - Jesus Ramirez became the first Venezuelan player to score against Galatasaray in Süper Lig history. (single source) - Galatasaray supporters chanted for the management to resign following the match. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Arsenal targets Victor Osimhen amid Gabriel Martinelli transfer rumors Arsenal is linked to a potential deal for Victor Osimhen involving Gabriel Martinelli, while Martinelli has reportedly rejected interest from Galatasaray. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stade-brestois-29-signs-mamady-diambou-from-red-bull-salzburg ### 2026-08-12: Arsenal faces Galatasaray bid for winger Gabriel Martinelli Galatasaray has made an official bid of approximately €45-47 million for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, though the player reportedly prefers to stay in a top-five European league. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galatasaray-submits-45m-official-bid-for-arsenal-winger-gabriel-martinelli ### 2026-08-09: Gabriel Martinelli linked to transfers at Galatasaray and AS Roma Gabriel Martinelli faces an uncertain future at Arsenal as Galatasaray and AS Roma show interest in the Brazilian winger, though Arsenal seeks a replacement before considering a sale. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galatasaray-targets-arsenal-winger-gabriel-martinelli ### 2026-08-09: Beşiktaş targets Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus Beşiktaş is in talks with Arsenal to sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus for a reported fee of £20 million, following their recent acquisition of Leandro Trossard. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beikta-targets-arsenal-striker-gabriel-jesus --- Cite as: Turkish and Italian clubs targeting Arsenal players. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gabriel-martinelli-targeted-by-galatasaray-as-arsenal-seeks