Arsenal Transfer Business Not Done Yet? Martinelli Could Be Sold To Fund Move for Aston Villa Star

Arsenal’s stunning hijack of Tottenham’s move for Eberechi Eze has set pulses racing in north London — but the Gunners may not be finished yet.

Following what has already become a defining twist in the window, and with the knock-on effects of the Eberechi Eze Arsenal transfer having major bearing on Tottenham and Manchester City, attention is now turning to what comes next at the Emirates.

Reports suggest clubs in Saudi Arabia are circling Gabriel Martinelli’s situation, with a potential £70 million bid tempting the Emirates hierarchy into a bold late-market reshuffle.

Are Arsenal Selling Martinelli?

Martinelli has been a key part of Mikel Arteta’s attack in recent seasons, but despite flashes of brilliance, his form has lacked consistency.

With Eze’s arrival providing another high-profile option on the left, Martinelli’s place in the squad suddenly looks less secure.

It had been widely speculated that Leandro Trossard would be the one sacrificed to balance Arsenal’s books. However, the Belgian winger is now close to signing a new contract and, at 30, would not fetch the type of fee Martinelli could generate.

That dynamic has left Arsenal weighing up whether to cash in on the 24-year-old while his value remains high.

Arsenal Winger Transfer Targets

If Martinelli does depart, Arsenal are already exploring ambitious replacements.

Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers is considered the dream signing, but his £80m valuation and Villa’s reluctance to sell so soon after offloading Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle make that deal complicated.

A more realistic option could be Lyon winger Malick Fofana. The 20-year-old Belgian is valued at around £40m and is admired by several top European clubs, including Bayern Munich.

Arsenal see him as an attainable target if Martinelli leaves, particularly with Lyon under financial pressure to raise funds before the end of the window.

Another name still on the table is Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. The Brazilian has struggled to regain his place at the Bernabeu under Xabi Alonso, but his hefty wages could prove a stumbling block for the Gunners.

Arteta has shown a willingness to be ruthless with his squad building, often reshaping the attack to add versatility and dynamism.

Martinelli may be popular with fans, but Arsenal’s desire to complement Eze with another pacey, direct wide option could force their hand.

Arsenal’s transfer activity has already topped £200m this summer, but with both the Champions League and the Premier League title to contend for, the Gunners are ready to push the limits of ambition.