Liverpool have been encouraged to sign Gabriel Martinelli, with Arsenal yet to extend the winger's contract. The 21-year-old has quickly become heavily linked with an exit from the Gunners having entered the final two-years of his deal at the Emirates Stadium.
football.london understand that the north Londoners have the option to extend Martinelli's tenure by a further two years, keeping him at London Colney until 2026. But, with an agreement yet to be reached, a handful of Premier League sides have registered an interest in the Brazilian amid growing uncertainty over his future, according to the Daily Mail.
And, with Jurgen Klopp a public supporter of Martinelli, Liverpool have been told to sign the winger by former England international Emile Heskey. Speaking to Ladbrokes, as quoted by CaughtOffside, the former Reds striker insisted that the youngster should be a primary target for the Merseyside club, though admitted that it could be difficult to find an agreement with Arsenal.
