Martinelli-Napoli CaughtOffside: Turkey offer spurned, Arsenal talks

Gabriel Martinelli has turned down a Turkish bid, rejecting a €45 million offer from Galatasaray, and is now the focus of Arsenal’s own transfer talks, with Napoli also probing for his signature, A− A+ sources.

Transfer saga intensifies

The Turkish proposal, valued at 45 million euros, came from Galatasaray and was declined by the Brazilian winger, confirming the report from CaughtOffside. Sources close to the player’s entourage told CaughtOffside that the Turkish offer was rejected outright.

Napoli have opened discussions with Arsenal regarding Martinelli, as CaughtOffside noted that “the Napoli have sondato il terreno con l'Arsenal per Martinelli”. Roma are also monitoring the situation, with the club said to be evaluating the forward’s options.

Martinelli’s contract with Arsenal expires next summer, but the Gunners retain an option to extend it for an additional year. This contractual detail was highlighted in the Calciomercato bulletin accompanying the story.

talkSPORT Arsenal will only consider a sale if they secure a replacement left‑winger, indicating that any move will be linked to further market activity. The club’s cautious stance adds another layer to the negotiations.

Napoli’s pitch centres on offering Martinelli a leading role in Serie A and European competition, matching his ambition over pure financial gain. The club’s appeal was described as a “ruolo di primo piano in Serie A e nel calcio europeo”.

With all parties engaged, the transfer window remains open for further talks, and the final destination of the 22‑year‑old will depend on how the negotiations progress between Arsenal, Napoli and the interested clubs.