Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 7 Aug 2026
Arsenal Could Break Record Sale as Martinelli Attracts Turkish Interest
Arsenal might finally eclipse their record sale with Gabriel Martinelli drawing interest from Turkey.


Gabriel Martinelli
player
Player
Gabriel Martinelli
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Arsenal
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Turkish clubs (unnamed)
What happened. Arsenal could break their record sale as Gabriel Martinelli attracts interest from Turkey, with exits needed to fund a blockbuster signing.
- Bruno Guimaraes set to join for £75m after compromise with Newcastle.
- Vinicius Junior pursuit ended; he will sign new Real Madrid contract.
- Only four players have left for fees so far this summer.
Arsenal must sell to make space for a marquee signing, with Martinelli a potential exit.
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