TBR Football understands that Arsenal would be willing to part ways with Gabriel Martinelli as they look to reshuffle their attack in the summer.
Right now, Mikel Arteta’s attacking options at Arsenal have been desolated by injuries, but even when all are fit, the Gunners want to improve their options.
In terms of a new striker, Arsenal want Alexander Isak from Newcastle United first and foremost, but their attacking endeavours may not end there.
Arsenal are pushing to recruit Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, and the Italian will also be tasked with exploring the club’s interest in a new wide-man up top.
Arsenal are willing to sell Gabriel Martinelli this summer
Graeme Bailey – TBR football chief correspondent, understands that Arsenal could sell either Martinelli or Leandro Trossard this summer to make way for a new signing.
Raheem Sterling is very unlikely to remain at the club beyond his loan from Chelsea and young Hale End graduate Ethan Nwaneri is seen as a capable replacement for the England international.
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However, the feeling within Arsenal’s coaching ranks is that the club do need to upgrade their options.
Arsenal insist that Martinelli and Trossard both leaving is highly unlikely, but clearly not impossible.
The duo have strong interest from Europe but also from Saudi Arabia – it’s understood that Saudi sides could offer substantial money for both, but most would be for Martinelli.
Arsenal have good funds in place ahead of the summer, but with a new striker and potentially two central midfielders coming in, it is acknowledged that a sale is likely should a winger come in.
Arsenal know that Raphinha is off-limits at Barcelona
In terms of who the Gunners are interested in, Arsenal have made contact with Nico Williams’ camp.
However, the club are also interested in the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Matheus Cunha, Ademola Lookman, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman and Takefusa Kubo – Arsenal are doing work on a number of forwards.
Interestingly, Berta signed Cunha at Atletico Madrid, meaning Arsenal’s prospective new sporting director will know the Brazilian very well.
Unfortunately for the Gunners, their top target Raphinha is off-limits following his spectacular campaign in Spain.
Raphinha is set to earn a bumper new deal at Barcelona and there’s no realistic prospect of a move to north London as things stand.
