Much has been made of Arsenal\u2019s summer transfer activity and which players will be leaving given that at least one first-team exit is expected. Gabriel Martinelli\u2019s future is uncertain \u2013 but reports have suggested a new deal may be on the cards if he agrees to one condition.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s going to be a busy summer for the Gunners regardless of whether they win the Premier League or Champions League before the campaign\u2019s end.<\/p>\n
Mikel Arteta is likely to be given a new deal, which would also seen him financially benefit from fresh terms, and a number of targets \u2013 Anthony Gordon being one of them \u2013 are being linked.<\/p>\n
Read More: <\/strong>Mikel Arteta\u2019s latest training innovation raises serious questions ahead of Arsenal\u2019s run in<\/p>\n But what about the potential outgoings? It has been previously reported that a senior member of the squad will be exiting out of the Emirates Stadium doors but Martinelli reportedly has the option to stay. <\/p>\n At the time of writing, the Brazilian forward \u2013 who has plundered 62 goals and 35 assists in 269 Gunners outings \u2013 will be entering the final year of his contract in the summer.<\/p>\n Is it time to cash in on the 24-year-old\u2019s services before being at risk of losing him on a free transfer or is he a crucial part of Arsenal\u2019s future?<\/p>\n The noise surrounding his future \u2013 and Leandro Trossard\u2019s \u2013 continues to grow given that Arteta and his entourage are looking to bring in a new left winger ahead of the 2026\/27 campaign.<\/p>\n The Times, though, has provided an update on Gabriel Martinelli\u2019s future. In their article regarding Arsenal\u2019s interest in Morgan Rogers, they wrote: \u201cArsenal could sell either of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli owing to performance and contractual reasons.\u201d<\/p>\n They then reported that Arsenal do have the option to extend Martinelli\u2019s stay in north London by 12 months but that would be on the assumption that he\u2019d assume a bit-part role under Arteta\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n \u201cTrossard, 31, has a year left on his contract and has been less influential in the second part of the season. Arsenal have an option to extend Martinelli\u2019s contract by one season to 2028 but may offer him a new, longer deal this summer if he is willing to be a squad player.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s safe to say that he\u2019s already doing this role, right? This season, the former Ituano star has started just nine matches in the Premier League \u2013 and much of his work has been done at Europe\u2019s top table. <\/p>\n The fact that Arteta clearly wants to upgrade in his position may present itself as bad news for Martinelli and, in the event that he does leave, he will always be remembered as being a key part of the Arsenal revolution.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n On the surface, it does. Arteta and his backroom staff will be tossing and turning over whether to part ways with Martinelli, 24, or Trossard, 31, in the summer to make room for a new left winger.<\/p>\n Of course, Martinelli is far more attractive in terms of how much money his departure would yield. He\u2019s much younger, has plenty of years left in the tank and has proven his ability to operate at the highest level.<\/p>\n In the same breath, Martinelli counts as a homegrown player.<\/p>\nGabriel Martinelli future update: Could the Brazilian remain at the Emirates?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Does selling Gabriel Martinelli make sense?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n