Medical booked today as Arsenal prepare to complete transfer after deadline day
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is set to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal in a deal worth up to £60 million. The transfer is proceeding despite the English window closing, as the Saudi window remains open until September 6.
Why it matters
This transfer highlights the growing financial influence of the Saudi Pro League on European football and the strategic management of player contracts.
0 Gabriel Martinelli is still expected to leave Arsenal for Saudi Arabia -Credit:Getty Images Gabriel Martinelli's proposed move to Al-Hilal is still expected to go through, despite the summer transfer window closing in England. The 25-year-old has agreed to join the Saudi Pro League side from Arsenal in a deal worth £55.7million plus £4.3m in add-ons.
As the Saudi Arabia transfer window does not close until September 6, Al-Hilal have more time to get the deal complete. According to The Athletic , the Brazil international is poised to undergo his medical on Wednesday before signing a four-year contract at the Riyadh-based club.
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