Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has been full of praise for duo Gabriel Martinelli and Edu Gaspar, summing up how the club have managed to get things right both on and off the pitch. It comes as the club look to offer Martinelli a new deal, having impressed at the start of the season.
The 21-year-old has scored four and assisted twice in ten Premier League clashes so far this season, adding end product to his usual tricky skillset. With his deal expiring in 2024, with the club option of an extra two-years, the Gunners are looking to tie the forward down to a long-term deal.
When asked if his recent individual performances increase the chance of a new contract, Mikel Arteta -speaking after the 3-2 win over Liverpool - said: "We don’t get dragged out about a performance, Gabi doesn’t have to show me whether he plays well or not today. What he deserves is clear, his hunger, his determination, his love for this game and you don’t know where he is going to reach, he’s always asking and willing for more.”
