After Mikel Arteta made it abundantly and brutally clear how low Gabriel Martinelli found himself in Arsenal’s pecking order this season, the Brazilian is now “open” to a transfer away from the Premier League champions, multiple reports have claimed.
Martinelli occupies an intriguing position within the Arsenal hierarchy. It’s been three years since the Brazilian hit double digits for Premier League goals in a single season and large sections of the fanbase would accept that there are plenty of upgrades to be had in the transfer market. However, this endearing character who has so wholeheartedly embraced a club which has gone through its own struggles would elicit a teary goodbye from many.
