Arsenal receive record £38.4m bid from Galatasaray for Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal are evaluating an opening £38.4m offer from Turkish side Galatasaray for Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli.
According to reports in Germany, the Istanbul club have tabled a formal bid that is now under serious consideration by the Premier League side.
A successful deal at this valuation would represent a new club-record sale for the North London outfit.
Rebuilding the left flank
Mikel Arteta has already overseen significant changes to his attacking options during this transfer window.
The recent departure of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas prompted the arrival of Christos Tzolis to provide immediate wide reinforcement.
Sanctioning a move for the South American forward would further accelerate a complete tactical overhaul of the manager’s left-sided options.
The Gunners boss continues to track several high-profile targets, with Bradley Barcola and Vinicius Junior reportedly featuring on an ambitious shortlist.
Surpassing historical departure fees
Arsenal have historically struggled to command massive transfer fees for departing first-team talent when compared to their domestic rivals.
The proposed package from the Super Lig giants would comfortably eclipse the £35m received from Liverpool for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Securing the dynamic attacker remains the ultimate priority for Galatasaray ahead of the new European campaign.
The Turkish heavyweights had previously explored a lucrative move for AC Milan star Rafael Leao before focusing entirely on finalising an agreement with Arsenal.