Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal have opened discussions with Arsenal over a potential move for Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli, according to reports published by BusinessDay Nigeria and PUNCH Newspapers on 23 August 2026. The reports describe the discussions as preliminary and do not indicate that an agreement has been reached.
PUNCH reports that Al-Hilal are prepared to outbid Galatasaray, identifying the Turkish club as a rival in the pursuit of Martinelli. Neither report provides the value of any prospective offer, details of Galatasaray’s position or confirmation that Arsenal have received a formal bid.
The evidence also does not disclose proposed contract terms, a possible transfer timetable or Arsenal’s conditions for allowing Martinelli to leave. It remains unclear whether the talks have moved beyond initial contact between the clubs.
Martinelli’s own position has not been reported. There is no available confirmation that he has discussed personal terms with Al-Hilal, approved a move to the Saudi Pro League or chosen between the clubs linked with him.
For now, the reporting establishes only that Al-Hilal and Arsenal are discussing a possible transfer and that Galatasaray may face financial competition from the Saudi club. Whether those discussions produce a formal offer or an agreement remains unresolved.