Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Brazilian Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is close to moving to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal during the ongoing summer transfer window.
Gabriel Martinelli
Club: Arsenal
Romano stated on his X page that Martinelli has given the green light to move to the Saudi league.
The Sky Sports journalist added: "The two clubs are finalizing the deal for the Brazilian to move for €65 million."
According to Romano, the player's medical examination is scheduled to take place soon.
Earlier reports indicated that if the deal is completed, Martinelli will sign with Al-Hilal until the summer of 2030, earning €2 million annually.
The 25-year-old winger has become open to a move to Al-Hilal after rejecting an offer from Turkey.
Galatasaray had made a strong push to secure the signing of Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli before the end of the summer transfer window, according to reports.
The Brazilian player scored only one goal in the Premier League last season in 30 matches, and has scored just 15 goals in his last 98 appearances in the competition.
Martinelli missed Arsenal's first Premier League match against Coventry City on Friday to settle his future with the team.
Selling Martinelli without signing a replacement winger would leave Arsenal with limited options in the wide attacking positions.
Noni Madueke can play on both wings, while Christos Tzolis is expected to be deployed in multiple attacking roles, but Arteta may have to rely more heavily on Max Doohan.
It remains unclear whether the 16-year-old is ready to play an influential role for the first team next season.
