Overview

• Mikel Arteta said Gabriel Martinelli is “very, very, very important” and will not be sold before the transfer deadline.
• Eberechi Eze has joined from Crystal Palace, giving Arsenal further left-wing options alongside Leandro Trossard and Noni Madueke.
• Reports linked Martinelli with Saudi interest this summer, but Arteta dismissed any prospect of an exit now.
• Martinelli was an unused substitute against Leeds last weekend as new signing Madueke started and was later replaced by Max Dowman.
• After eight goals and four assists in last season’s league campaign, Martinelli faces heightened competition for a starting role.