Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus face Arsenal exit as Arteta drops transfer hint

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted that Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus could leave the club, after confirming that the Brazilian forwards were not training with the rest of the squad.

Arteta made the comments while speaking to the media on Thursday. His remarks have fuelled speculation over the futures of both players as Arsenal consider changes to their squad.

The absence of Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus from first-team training has raised questions about whether the pair remain part of Arteta’s immediate plans.

Martinelli has played an important role for Arsenal since joining the club. However, competition for attacking places has increased, putting greater pressure on players fighting for regular football.

When asked about Martinelli, Arteta avoided giving a firm assurance that the winger would remain at the Emirates Stadium.

“Everybody knows and recognises how much we love Gabi,” Arteta said.

He then appeared to leave the door open for a possible departure.

“Whatever the outcome is, it will be because everybody agrees to that,” the Arsenal manager added.

The comments suggest that any decision involving Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus could depend on discussions between the players, the club and their representatives.

For now, Arteta has not confirmed that either player will leave Arsenal. However, their absence from team training and the manager’s carefully worded response have intensified the speculation.

Martinelli’s pace and direct attacking style have made him a popular figure among Arsenal supporters. Jesus, meanwhile, offers experience and versatility across the forward line.

Therefore, any decision to move either player on could have an impact on Arsenal’s attacking options.

The coming days could provide a clearer picture of their futures. Until then, Arsenal fans will continue to watch closely for developments involving the Brazilian duo.