Bayern Munich wants Gabriel Martinelli, and Arsenal is ready to sell the Brazilian star. Coach Mikel Arteta will have to calculate the sale of Martinelli to have enough funding to buy Rodrygo (Arsenal) and Anthony Gordon (Newcastle).
The Bavaria team wants to strengthen the attack in the 2025/26 and Martinelli season, with skillful techniques, speed and diverse finishes, on the priority list of Bayern Munich.
His contract is still valid until the summer of 2027 and Arsenal is expected to only consider selling him if they earn at least £ 50 million. This is not too large for Bayern. In addition, Arsenal can consider selling Martinelli to a Saudi Club to earn a greater fee than expected.
In the opposite direction, Arsenal after returning Rahem Sterling back to Chelsea and preparing to sell Martinelli and the upcoming Gabriel Jesus, they will need to have a strong addition to this area.
Currently, coach Mikel Arteta is targeting Rodrygo (Arsenal) with Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) when Martinelli left the Emirates Stadium. So, should Arsenal finally buy both or just choose Gordon or Rodrygo?
Rodrygo
Rodrygo is only 24 years old but has more than 250 appearances for Real Madrid and owns a remarkable collection. However, with the presence of Kylian Mbappe since the 2024/25 season, the Brazilian is gradually being overshadowed at the Bernabeu.
Although regularly playing on the right last season, Rodrygo's favorite position is on the left – where he has scored 6 goals and has 6 assists after only 12 matches in the season 2024/25.
Now, Rodrygo has rarely used since the new coach Xabi Alonso came to power, making him want to leave because this player needs to play more when the next year was the 2026 World Cup finals.
Mikel Arteta is said to appreciate the versatility of Rodrygo, who can play both wings and even kick as a “virtual number 9” when needed. The kick cut into the middle and finish with the right foot is the typical strength of Rodrygo. In addition, this player can also play well with his left foot.
However, the price of £ 76 million (90 million euros) that Real Madrid requires is not small. Although Arsenal can fully pay, the salary and uncertainty of Rodrygo's role at the Emirates can cause the deal to last or broken.
Anthony Gordon
If Rodrygo is a risky plan because his body and physical bodybuilding is not necessarily shining in the Premier League, Gordon is a perfect solution.
The British winger had a breakthrough season with Newcastle with 6 goals and 5 assists, with Rodrygo's achievements despite playing more than 4 matches.
Gordon brings speed, ability to break out and the moving phase is not wise – something when Martinelli plays in high form, he can do well, but the weakness of the Brazilian star is unstable.
In addition, Gordon is too familiar with the Premier League. Therefore, he is considered to be more suitable for the high pressing style and how to operate Arteta's tactical system.
However, Newcastle is not subject to financial pressure to sell people, especially when they will return to the Champions League. That means Arsenal will have to spend heavily in this deal if you really want to own Gordon.