Arsenal ready to offer Cash + Martinelli for Yildiz

Arsenal may not be finished in the transfer market despite already lifting their first trophy of the season.

Following an impressive 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield, Mikel Arteta is reportedly pushing the club’s hierarchy for one final major addition to complete his squad.

Christos Tzolis impressed with two assists in the victory, but Arteta is still believed to be looking for another attacking option.

According to The Independent, Arsenal have renewed their interest in Juventus star Kenan Yildiz, after previous attempts to sign Vinicius Junior failed.

The Turkish international has become one of Juventus’ most important young players, and the Italian club have no intention of making negotiations easy.

Juventus are reportedly looking for a fee of at least €100 million for Yildiz, while reports in the English media have suggested a valuation above €70 million.

The gap between the two positions could make a conventional transfer difficult, forcing Arsenal to consider alternative solutions.

Arsenal Could Include Martinelli

One possibility being explored by the Gunners is a player-plus-cash proposal involving Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian forward was left out of Arsenal’s squad for the Community Shield, further fuelling speculation that his future could lie away from the Emirates.

Martinelli remains a highly regarded attacker, but his position in Arteta’s squad has become less secure following Arsenal’s recent attacking reinforcements. His situation has attracted interest from several clubs, including Aston Villa, Galatasaray, Inter and Roma.

Arsenal reportedly value Martinelli at around €45-50 million, meaning his inclusion could significantly reduce the cash component required to tempt Juventus into negotiations for Yildiz.

For Juventus, however, the proposal would represent a major decision. Yildiz has established himself as a key part of the club’s long-term project, making his departure difficult to justify unless the financial package is exceptional.

The idea of Martinelli moving to Turin could nevertheless add an intriguing dimension to negotiations. Arsenal need a statement attacking signing, while Juventus could potentially receive both a substantial fee and an established forward in return.

With the transfer window approaching its final stages, the reported interest from London could therefore develop into one of the most fascinating stories of the closing weeks.

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