Al-Hilal Makes Million-Dollar Offer, Nears Gabriel Martinelli Deal
Gabriel Martinelli’s future might be in Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal has formally submitted a €65 million (approximately R$ 390 million) proposal to Arsenal for the Brazilian forward. The offer advances negotiations, which gained momentum after the player gave a positive signal for the transfer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
This potential deal shapes up to be one of Arsenal‘s biggest sales ever. Martinelli, with his contract nearing its end and limited playing time with the English club, saw the Saudi club’s proposal as an opportunity, especially since he hasn’t received any extension offers in Europe.
Al-Hilal‘s management is seeking reinforcements amidst an squad overhaul. Names like Malcolm and Karim Benzema might leave the club, paving the way for new signings. Their inquiry for Rayan from Bournemouth did not progress, but their focus on Martinelli demonstrates the Arab team’s ambition.
For Arsenal, selling Martinelli now is a strategy to avoid losing him for free. The forward’s contract runs until the end of the European season, and from January onwards, he could sign a pre-contract with any club.
Signed in 2019, Gabriel Martinelli became an important player for Arsenal, accumulating 278 appearances, 62 goals, and 36 assists, in addition to the Premier League title in 2025/26. The current transfer window is crucial for determining the outcome of this high-impact negotiation in the football market.
By Equipe M360
