According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona are plotting a €45 million move for Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli. The 23-year-old has done quite well for the North London club, and he could be an asset for Barcelona.
The Brazilian international is capable of operating in the wide areas as well as a centre forward. He will add goals and creativity to the Barcelona attack. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal are prepared to sanction his departure.
Martinelli is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. The youngster is a key player for Arsenal, and losing him could be a blow for the Gunners. The North Londoners are already lacking in depth in the attacking unit, and it would be quite surprising if Arsenal decided to sanction his departure.
Arsenal have not been able to rotate to their squad adequately due to the lack of depth. They need to add more attacking players to the side, and it would be foolish of them to sell Martinelli. However, recent reports have claimed that they might have to cash in on him to funds summer moves.
Meanwhile, Barcelona need to add more quality in the wide areas, and Martinelli would be an exceptional acquisition for them. Apart from his ability to take on defenders and beat them in one versus one situations, the Brazilian can find the back of the net fairly regularly as well.
Arsenal must keep Martinelli
Martinelli is expected to develop into a top-class player with coaching and experience, and he could be a key player for Barcelona in the coming seasons. Selling him for €45 million would be a mistake from Arsenal. He has all the tools to develop into a top-class player in the near future and he certainly worth a lot more.
Arsenal will be hoping to fight for major trophies in the coming seasons, and they need to hold on to their best players. Selling the 23-year-old to Barcelona is not going to help their cause. They must keep him at the club and let him develop further over the next few years.
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