Galatasaray have made a €45m proposal for Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, with the Brazilian now identified as the Turkish club’s priority target in the summer transfer market.
The offer was reported on social media by journalist Florian Plettenberg. It places a significant decision in front of Arsenal, although there has been no indication in the report that the Premier League club have accepted the bid.
Martinelli, 25, is currently under contract with Arsenal until the middle of 2027. His existing deal means the London club retain the Brazilian for at least another season beyond the current campaign, while Galatasaray’s reported interest puts his future among the issues attracting attention during the summer window.
The €45m figure matches Martinelli’s valuation on the authoritative football transfer website Transfermarkt. That provides a reference point for the amount proposed by Galatasaray, although the valuation and the reported offer do not by themselves confirm that a transfer will take place.
Martinelli has made 278 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 62 goals and providing 36 assists. Those figures underline the role he has played for the club since joining their senior team and explain why Galatasaray have reportedly placed him at the top of their recruitment priorities.
The forward’s contract length and his contribution in an Arsenal shirt are central factors in assessing the proposal. Galatasaray have put forward a fee that corresponds with his Transfermarkt valuation, but Arsenal’s response will determine whether the offer develops into a possible deal.
For now, the reported €45m approach is the main development in the situation. Martinelli remains an Arsenal player, with his agreement running until mid-2027, while Galatasaray’s interest has been described as a priority pursuit for the summer transfer market.
Plettenberg’s report brings the proposed fee and the Turkish club’s intentions into focus, but the available information does not state whether negotiations have begun or whether Arsenal are considering a sale. It does confirm the size of the offer, Martinelli’s status as Galatasaray’s leading target and the remaining term of his Arsenal contract.
Martinelli’s record for Arsenal includes 62 goals and 36 assists across 278 matches. Galatasaray’s proposal is therefore for an established Arsenal forward with a substantial appearance record, rather than a player whose future is unaffected by first-team involvement.
The next stage will depend on Arsenal’s position regarding the offer and on whether the reported proposal progresses beyond its current form. At present, the facts remain that Galatasaray have offered €45m, Transfermarkt also values Martinelli at that amount, and the Brazilian is contracted to Arsenal until halfway through 2027.
