Martinelli Likely to Stay as Arsenal Push for Vinicius and Bruno

Overview

• In early August 2026, multiple reports said no firm offers had arrived for Gabriel Martinelli, which has raised the likelihood he will remain in Mikel Arteta’s squad for now.
• Arsenal continue active pursuit of marquee targets Vinicius Jr and Bruno Guimaraes, a strategy that could change squad plans if either signing is completed.
• The club has already made summer moves by selling Leandro Trossard and signing Christos Tzolis, showing Arsenal are prepared to both recruit and sell to reshape the attack.
• Arsenal have told intermediaries they are open to selling several attackers if acceptable fees arrive, with names reported as for sale including Reiss Nelson, Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres.
• If Arsenal do land a marquee left winger, competition for starting places would rise and could prompt decisions on departures or contract negotiations for players such as Martinelli.