Al-Hilal in advanced talks to sign Arsenal's Martinelli

Senior football correspondent Published 23 August 2026 Updated 1 hour ago Arsenal are in advanced talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of Gabriel Martinelli for at least £50m.

The Brazil international, 25, is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear the attacker is not in his plans.

Discussions between the clubs have intensified in the last 24 hours, with a deal now close.

If a final agreement is reached, it will be up to Martinelli - who has already turned down a move to Galatasaray - to decide whether he wants to play in the Saudi Pro League.