PSG Clears £50 Million Bid for Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli Ahead of Champions League Final

Context Paris Saint‑Germain are seeking to strengthen their attacking options after losing Bradley Barcola to interest from Manchester City. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has indicated he is open to selling Martinelli to fund squad refreshment, and the club is already scouting replacements such as Jesús Rodríguez of Como.

Key Facts - PSG’s board has approved a transfer bid of around £50 million for Martinelli. - Martinelli’s current Arsenal contract expires next summer, though it includes an optional one‑year extension. - In his Arsenal career, Martinelli has scored 62 goals in 275 appearances across all competitions, with 41 of those goals coming in 189 Premier League matches.

What It Means If accepted, the fee would represent a significant return on Arsenal’s original £9 million outlay for the Brazilian winger in 2019. For PSG, the signing would add a versatile forward capable of playing on either wing or as a second striker, potentially easing the transition after Barcola’s departure. Arsenal would need to reinvest the proceeds to maintain depth in attack, especially as they pursue Champions League qualification.

Watch next: whether Arsenal will enter negotiations, the size of any eventual fee, and which player they target to replace Martinelli’s output.