Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 26 Aug 2026
Martinelli's Al Hilal Move Nears Final Stages
Gabriel Martinelli's Arsenal exit is moving towards the final stages as Al Hilal push for personal terms.


Gabriel Martinelli
player
Player
Gabriel Martinelli
Current club
Arsenal
Linked club
Al Hilal
Reported fee
More than €65 million
What happened. Al Hilal have reached a verbal agreement with Arsenal for a package worth over €65 million and are now in direct contact with Martinelli's agent to finalize personal terms.
- Martinelli has slipped down Mikel Arteta's attacking pecking order.
- Arsenal are prepared to authorize the exit.
- The deal is moving towards the final stages.
If completed, Martinelli would leave the Premier League for the Saudi Pro League this summer.
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