Gabriel Martinelli remains happy at Arsenal amid speculation he is being lined up for a transfer by Bayern Munich.
The Bundesliga champions are keen to add to their attack this summer after the departure of Leroy Sane.
Galatasaray won the race to sign the former Manchester City winger, who was coveted by Arsenal, on a free transfer.
Bayern boss Vincent Kompany also missed out on Liverpool’s new British record signing Florian Wirtz and has now turned his attention to Martinelli.
The Brazil international is under contract until 2027 and Arsenal have the option to extend that deal by another 12 months.
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As such, Arsenal would want at least £50million for the 24-year-old who has made 225 appearances since joining in a £6m move from Brazilian side Ituano in 2019.
At present, Martinelli is happy with his role under Mikel Arteta where he has been the club’s first choice left winger since 2022.
Indeed, upon his arrival at Arsenal earlier this year, sporting director Andrea Berta, according to The Athletic, reaffirmed to the player that he was a key and valued member of the squad.
That situation could change depending on how successful Arsenal are in their pursuit of attacking reinforcements.
A new centre forward is a priority and the choice appears to have boiled down to a decision over whether to press the button on either Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko.
A new winger is also desired, but Arsenal have already seen Nico Williams opt to join Barcelona ahead of them and Bayern.
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo is emerging a potential target but it remains to be seen whether or not he is willing to leave the Spanish giants.
Arsenal have also looked at Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo but the Cameroon international now appears destined for a move to Manchester United who have submitted a second bid for the 25-year-old.
With options looking increasingly limited, Arsenal are reported to have considered adding Chelsea’s Noni Madueke to their list of targets but have already baulked at the Premier League club’s £50m valuation.
England international Madueke has shown flashes of potential over the course of the last two-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge but has struggled to hold down a regular first team place.
The Blues now look set to complete the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund and his arrival would add extra competition for Madueke.