Gabriel Martinelli next club odds: Saudi slashed to 1/3 after Al-Hilal update

After spending seven years at Arsenal in the Premier League, it appears that Gabriel Martinelli’s time at the North London club is over, as several European clubs have expressed interest in adding him to their squads. 

Turkish giants Galatasaray were eager to secure Martinelli’s signature, but the Brazilian is not keen on making the move to the Super Lig. 

As the transfer window moves swiftly towards its close on September 1, two clubs in Serie A were greatly interested in landing his signature, but it appears to have now switched to another destination. 

Media reports suggested that the player has met with Mikel Arteta and senior figures at Arsenal to obtain clarity about his position going forward, which has led to bookmakers suggesting that the Saudi Pro League could be the Brazilian's next home, with Al Hilal said to be the club vying for his services.

Gabriel Martinelli next club odds

Where will Martinelli play his football this season?

Transfer speculation around Gabriel Martinelli intensified after Arsenal’s 3-0 triumph over Manchester City in the Community Shield at Cardiff, which ramped up even further after Mikel Arteta left him out of the matchday squad altogether for their Premier League opener against Coventry City.

Galatasaray were initially looking like favourites to secure Martinelli’s signature, but it appears that the player does not consider that move a positive one for his career. Consequently, Roma initially took the lead on that front with 11/8 odds that he ends up at the Giallorossi, but that has shortened this week to 14/1, in line with other Serie A outfits like Napoli and Inter Milan.

The winger performed reasonably well at the World Cup for Brazil and, at the age of 25, still has plenty to offer his next employers, but it appears now that the Saudi Pro League is likely to be his next destination, with Simone Inzaghi hopeful to secure his services for a new front line that could involve Ollie Watkins.

Arsenal are likely not to sell to a local rival, but it appears that Aston Villa have shown up on the radar at 10/1, perhaps because of the fact that they have seen several of their top players walk out the door in this window. 

With 62 goals in 278 first-team appearances for the Gunners, Martinelli is a clutch player and contributed his fair share in Arsenal’s title-winning season with 11 goals and seven assists.