Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 28 Aug 2026
Martinelli green-lights Al Hilal move as Arsenal deal nears
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli has reportedly given the green light for a big-money switch to Saudi side Al Hilal.


Gabriel Martinelli
player
Player
Gabriel Martinelli
Current club
Arsenal
Linked club
Al Hilal
Reported fee
€65m (£55.7m)
What happened. Arsenal are edging closer to selling Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal, with the player reportedly giving his green light for the move.
- Deal is at the 'last stages' according to Fabrizio Romano.
- The transfer would be a club-record sale for Arsenal.
- A medical is reportedly set to be booked.
If completed, the sale would mark a significant departure for Arsenal's attack and a major signing for the Saudi Pro League.
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