Martinelli's decision not to join Galatasaray means he could stay at the Emirates this summer, despite Arsenal being open to offers. The club is believed to be only prepared to sanction an exit if they sign another left winger to replace him. This move would be a significant blow to Galatasaray's plans, as they had been keen to bring in the Brazilian winger.
Martinelli's future at Arsenal remains uncertain, but he still has a year left on his contract and the club has an option to extend the deal for a further 12 months. This means that Arsenal could still stay in contact with Galatasaray, as another star could leave the club before the transfer deadline. Ethan Nwaneri, who spent half of last season on loan at Marseille, is a player the Gunners are willing to listen to offers for.
Arsenal have already sold several players this transfer window, including Leandro Trossard, Christian Norgaard, Jakub Kiwior, and Karl Hein. Mikel Arteta has admitted that more players are going to leave the club before the deadline, but the club is happy with the numbers they have so far. The Gunners begin their 2026/27 campaign against Manchester City in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday, with talkSPORT providing live commentary.