Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli could be on his way to Atletico Madrid as part of a potential high-profile transfer arrangement. According to reports, intermediaries have raised the possibility of including the Brazilian international as a barter component in negotiations surrounding the potential transfer of Julian Alvarez.
Operative Information Center-OMM, citing foreign media, reports that Martinelli has long been on Atletico Madrid's radar. Speculation regarding his departure from the London club has surfaced periodically over the last 18 months, despite the player being under contract with the Gunners until June 2027.
The race for the talented winger is not limited to the Spanish capital, as Real Madrid and Fenerbahce have also reportedly expressed interest in securing his services. Consequently, Martinelli has emerged as a strategic figure in ongoing market discussions, particularly as clubs look for creative solutions to facilitate major player movements during the transfer window. Such swap deals are becoming increasingly common in European football as top-tier clubs navigate financial sustainability regulations while attempting to reshape their squads for domestic and continental competitions.
