Arsenal transfer news LIVE: £50m Gabriel Martinelli talks, Julian Alvarez stance, latest updates today
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Arsenal is navigating a busy transfer window as they consider selling winger Gabriel Martinelli to Al-Hilal. Meanwhile, the club's pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has stalled, forcing them to look at alternative targets like Victor Osimhen.
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Arsenal have reportedly held talks with Al-Hilal over a possible sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli , after Galatasaray's earlier 38m offer for the Brazilian was turned down on the player's own wishes.
The Saudi Pro League side are understood to have indicated they would beat the Turkish club's valuation, and Martinelli has been left out of Mikel Arteta's squad for both the Community Shield and the opening league win over Coventry City.
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