Arsenal star’s agent in direct contact with club to seal €65m exit soon

Gabriel Martinelli’s Arsenal exit is now moving towards the final stages, with Al Hilal pushing to complete personal terms after reaching a verbal agreement with the Gunners over a package worth more than €65 million. The Brazilian winger has gradually moved closer to leaving North London after slipping down Mikel Arteta’s attacking pecking order.

Arsenal are now prepared to authorise Martinelli to undergo a medical once the remaining contractual details are settled, making this look increasingly like a matter of when rather than if.

Martinelli’s agent in direct talks with Al Hilal

According to Fabrizio Romano, Martinelli’s representatives are back in direct contact with Al Hilal as the Saudi club works to finalise an agreement on personal terms.

Arsenal and Al Hilal have already verbally agreed a package worth more than €65m, and the Gunners are ready to give Martinelli permission to complete his medical once the player-side agreement is closed.

The financial structure has also been widely reported. talkSPORT says the two clubs have agreed in principle on a deal worth around £49m plus £7m in add-ons, which could make Martinelli Arsenal’s record sale.

The player had not yet fully agreed personal terms at the time of that report.

Meanwhile, The Sun reports that Martinelli is now close to completing the move after being left out of Arsenal’s opening matchday squads this season.