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Turkish and Italian clubs targeting Arsenal players

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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.

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