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Arsenal transfers: Bayern Munich give up on Leandro Trossard and eye team-mate instead

Daily Mirror

2 days ago

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Daily Mirror

Arsenal transfers: Bayern Munich give up on Leandro Trossard and eye team-mate instead

Arsenal have been extremely active in the summer transfer window but outgoings are also on the cards and Bayern Munich have now set their sights on a second Gunners star Bayern Munich could turn their attention to Gabriel Martinelli with the chances of a deal to bring his Arsenal team-mate, Leandro Trossard, to Germany now looking slim. ‌ The German giants are among the clubs who have been linked with Trossard, 30, in recent weeks with the Belgium international now in the final year of his contract at The Emirates. But it has now emerged that such a move is unlikely, with Trossard said to be in the sights of Fenerbahce. ‌ Bayern remain in the market for a new wide forward, though, and it has now been claimed another Arsenal player has emerged as a target in Martinelli. ‌ The Athletic claim that the Brazil international, 24, is once again of interest to Bayern as his current club search for a new left winger. Martinelli currently has two years remaining on his current deal and there have been suggestions that Arsenal may need to sanction a big-money sale to offset their own planned spending spree. The Gunners are pursuing a £70million deal for Viktor Gyokeres with a £50m swoop for Noni Madueke also close to completion. ‌ Those deals, plus a proposed swoop for Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera, would see their spending break the £200m barrier. And with Crystal Palace 's Eberechi Eze also of interest, outgoings are likely, even if Arsenal are unlikely to actually want to sell a player of Martinelli's calibre. Bayern also hold an interest in Luis Diaz of Liverpool, who have already rejected a £58m bid from the German champions for their winger. ‌ Said offer was both received and rebuffed on Tuesday, with Liverpool having no interest in selling Diaz. However, the Colombia international is understood to have made it clear that he would like to leave Anfield this summer. Diaz was heavily linked with Barcelona earlier as well as Bayern earlier in the summer. They have since tried - and failed - in a bid to land Nico Williams from Athletic Club. Bayern are short in the left wing position following the departure of Leroy Sane, who signed for Galatasaray earlier this summer.

Noni Madueke outshines Arsenal stars where it matters most despite petition for Gunners NOT to sign £55m Chelsea winger

The Irish Sun

7 days ago

Sport
The Irish Sun

Noni Madueke outshines Arsenal stars where it matters most despite petition for Gunners NOT to sign £55m Chelsea winger

IN one of the most important transfer windows in Mikel Arteta's tenure, the pursuit of Chelsea's £55million-rated Noni Madueke has divided the Arsenal fanbase. So much so that since the 3 Arsenal fans are in meltdown over a £55million move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke Credit: Getty 3 Stats show Madueke would be an upgrade over Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard Credit: Reuters But the numbers show that there is method behind the supposed madness, with As well as a world class No.9 – with It is why Raheem Sterling was brought in on a last-ditch Deadline Day loan last summer, and highlighted further during Saka's three month absence last term following hamstring surgery. Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams and Real Madrid's Rodrygo have been monitored during this window, only for negotiations to break down over the past few weeks, while Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze – with a £68m release clause – and Atalanta's Ademola Lookman remain ongoing targets. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Madueke – a left-footer who can play on both flanks – has struggled to nail down a permanent starting spot under Blues boss Enzo Maresca, with seven Prem goals and three assists in 27 starts last campaign. So, it begs the question: Why does Arteta want him? The answer appears to lie in the England international's bravery on the ball from wide positions, something Arsenal struggled with last year, especially on the left through Martinelli and Trossard. Having netted 91 Prem goals in 2023/24, they scored 22 fewer last term. Arguably, this was largely down to long-term injuries to strikers Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS But Arteta's system relies on creativity and bursts of energy down the flanks to commit defenders and create spaces for the likes of Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice through the middle, with accurate deliveries into the box essential also. Last season, Belgium international Trossard averaged 2.8 attempted dribbles per game, completing 1.3 of them. Brazilian Martinelli averaged 3.9 attempted dribbles, but also with a completion rate of 1.3. Viktor Gyokeres prepares for LOAN as Arsenal saga rumbles on | Transfers Exposed Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates This is where Madueke, 23, stands out – averaging 4.3 attempted dribbles for Chelsea last season, completing two of them every 90 minutes. While the right-footed pair of Trossard and Martinelli more often than not like to cut inside, Madueke offers something different in driving past defenders and crossing with his left – a potential X-factor that Arsenal are missing, especially with a target man like Havertz, and potentially Gyokeres, waiting in the box. With an elite striker to provide for, as opposed to the hugely inconsistent Nicolas Jackson, Madueke's numbers would likely improve alongside better players in a tried-and-tested system. In other metrics, Madueke can match and often improve on Trossard and Martinelli. He averaged 2.8 open-play crosses per 90, more than Trossard [2.7] but less than Martinelli [3.5], with 0.5 of them being successful [Trossard 0.5, Martinelli 0.8]. 3 Madueke also created on average 0.3 big chances per 90 [Martinelli 0.3, Trossard 0.5]. In terms of touches per 90, Madueke is always heavily involved in build-up play with an average of 47 [Martinelli 42, Trossard 50] and completed 26 passes per game [Martinelli 23, Trossard 30]. There is also the added bonus of Madueke's versatility, something Arteta loves in a player, being able to play on the right too, providing competition for Saka and on occasion giving the England star a much-needed rest during a gruelling campaign. Obsessive in nature, Arteta does just as much homework on what a transfer target is like off the pitch as well as on it, ensuring they have the right temperament and professionalism to seamlessly blend in with a dressing room the Spanish coach has worked so hard to build in North London. Back in December, after dropping the player for a clash against Aston Villa, Maresca explained: 'The moment that he starts to score or assist and is happy, he starts to drop a little bit. I don't like the way he trained. He has to understand that he has to train well every day, he has to be ambitious.' But speaking to those closest to Madueke, SunSport has been told that despite reported doubts, the player has a 'top mentality', is desperate to play with and against the best at the highest level and would relish the chance to fight for a starting spot at Arsenal. It may be an unpopular signing, but Madueke may well be a young star that Arteta is willing to mould into a game-changer that can win over the ever-demanding Arsenal fans.

Fabrizio Romano denies rumours of Martinelli joining Al Nassr

Business Upturn

08-07-2025

Sport
Business Upturn

Fabrizio Romano denies rumours of Martinelli joining Al Nassr

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shut down rumours suggesting that Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr this summer. Multiple reports had claimed that Al Nassr had approached the Brazilian forward with the intention of luring him away from the Premier League. However, Romano clarified on social media that there has been 'no contact at all' between Martinelli and the Saudi club. Advertisement Romano also stated that Al Nassr are currently focused on other transfer targets and have not pursued the Arsenal star. Moreover, the forward is reportedly not interested in the project offered by the Saudi outfit and remains committed to his future at the Emirates Stadium. Martinelli, who has become a key part of Mikel Arteta's plans, is eager to continue his development with Arsenal and help the team push for major honours in the upcoming season.

New York Times

05-07-2025

Sport
New York Times

What a moment for Fluminense

Fluminense have beaten Al Hilal 2-1 in Orlando, becoming the first team to advance to the Club World Cup semi-final. Martinelli scored the opening goal for the Brazilian side late in the first half with a fantastic solo effort. Marcos Leonardo equalised shortly after half-time but Hercules restored Fluminense's lead in the 70th minute, scoring off the bench for the second straight match. Fluminense will face the winner of Palmeiras vs Chelsea in the semi-final. GO FURTHER Fluminense 2 Al Hilal 1: Saudis left feeling aggrieved as Hercules lands telling blow

FULL TIME: Fluminense are into the semi-final!