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Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli confirms rejection of Galatasaray transfer offer
The Brazilian international has officially declined to entertain a potential move to Galatasaray at this time, according to reliable reporting by journalist David Ornstein. Despite recent interest from the Turkish champions, Martinelli’s representatives have made his position clear to Arsenal’s management.
Earlier this week, Galatasaray submitted a transfer proposal valued at £38.4 million, with speculation suggesting they might increase their bid to make it more appealing to the Premier League club. However, the 25-year-old player, holding no current transfer intentions to Turkey, continues to focus on Arsenal’s domestic campaign.
While Martinelli remains committed to his current club, interest from Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan persists. The winger has been valued at £51.3 million by Arsenal, with sustained monitoring reported by multiple Serie A clubs. Notable complicating factors include Milan’s internal transfer dynamics, where potential movement for Miguel Velho will likely precede a formal offer for Martinelli’s services. Galatasaray also remains actively engaged in negotiations with Rafael Leao, though financial terms have yet to be solidified.
