Overview

• Fabrizio Romano says Bayern held positive talks with Gabriel Martinelli’s agents but Arsenal refused a €30–35m proposal.
• The club valued the 24-year-old at around £60m, with lower figures reported in Germany dismissed.
• Bayern ultimately signed Liverpool’s Luis Díaz in July after their pursuit of Martinelli stalled.
• New signings Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke increase competition on the left, and Martinelli said he welcomes the challenge.
• BBC reporting cited by UK outlets indicates Arsenal could consider selling Martinelli next summer if his role and form do not improve.