Overview

• New reports from Christian Falk say Martinelli remains on Bayern’s shortlist, with interest carried over from the summer window.
• Bayern held talks with the player’s agents and, per Falk, floated an offer in the €30–35m range that Arsenal dismissed.
• The German champions addressed their immediate wide option by signing Luis Díaz from Liverpool during the summer.
• Arsenal consider Martinelli an important part of Mikel Arteta’s plans and are seen as reluctant to sell without a significant bid.
• Falk adds Thomas Tuchel had raised Martinelli as a target and that he ranked below names such as Nico Williams, with some outlets suggesting Bayern could revisit the idea after this season.