After winning the Premier League<\/a> title for the first time in a generation last term, Arsenal<\/a> have made the perfect start to their efforts to retain their crown in 2026\/27.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mikel Arteta<\/a>\u2019s side claimed the Community Shield after beating Manchester City, before easing past newly-promoted Coventry City on the opening night of the league campaign.<\/p>\n Six goals scored and zero conceded to start the new campaign is everything the manager will have asked for – but it\u2019s crucial the Gunners maintain such an impressive start.<\/p>\n However, one player looks set to depart the Emirates before the end of the window, which could bring his impressive period at the club to an abrupt end.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Back in the summer of 2019, Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli<\/a> arrived at Arsenal as an unknown quantity – but it\u2019s safe to say he\u2019s exceeded all expectations during his seven years at the club.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old has amassed over 270 appearances for the Gunners, netting 62 times and often popping up on the biggest occasions for Arteta\u2019s side.<\/p>\n However, it appears as though the club have outgrown the attacker, which has seen the forward struggle to emulate his former success over recent times.<\/p>\n Martinelli only netted once in his 30 league appearances last term, and often had to play second fiddle to Leandro Trossard during the title-winning campaign.<\/p>\n PL goals scored by Arsenal forwards (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n Player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n Tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n Viktor Gyokeres<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Bukayo Saka<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Leandro Trossard<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Gabriel Jesus<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Noni Madueke<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Kai Havertz<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Gabriel Martinelli<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Max Dowman<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n The aforementioned talent has already departed, but his former teammate could follow in his footsteps after he agreed personal terms with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal.<\/p>\n A deal could well transpire before the end of the summer window, with the club needing to allow the player to depart – as it\u2019s clear he\u2019s reached his full potential in North London.<\/p>\n Any funds from the deal will allow Arteta to reinvest into the senior squad, which could only aid the club in their efforts to become back-to-back title winners.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Despite being less than a week remaining in the summer window, Arsenal are still on the hunt for added attacking reinforcements to bolster Arteta\u2019s ranks.<\/p>\n Bradley Barcola has been on the club\u2019s transfer radar over recent months, but other targets will need to be pursued after Liverpool agreed a deal with PSG for the French international.<\/p>\n Other names have constantly appeared on their shortlist, with Atl\u00e9tico Madrid attacker Julian Alvarez<\/a> undoubtedly falling into the aforementioned category.<\/p>\n\n Why it’s the right time for Arsenal to sell Martinelli<\/strong>
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