Al-Hilal SFC weigh up Gabriel Martinelli move
- 2 reports link Gabriel Martinelli with Al-Hilal SFC.
- The reporting is well-sourced (91% credibility), led by BBC / Yahoo syndicated reporting (news coverage referencing the talks), putting the move at roughly 41% to happen.
- So far the talk is speculative rather than concrete.
Story log
- 7 SeptHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 7 Sept2 new sources: Fabrizio Romano (via Telegram/X), BBC / Yahoo syndicated reporting (news coverage referencing the talks) — now 14 tracking the story
- 29 AugStory opened — 12 sources (Fabrizio Romano (transfer reporting), CBS Sports, Fabrizio Romano (posts collected on his Telegram/X feed), The Athletic / David Ornstein (shared via X))
What the reports say
- Al-Hilal are getting closer to a deal to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal; clubs finalising package and personal terms being discussed. — Fabrizio Romano (posts collected on his Telegram/X feed)
- The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports Al‑Hilal are pursuing a deal for Gabriel Martinelli, with Arsenal asking in the region of £60m and the player reportedly open to the move. — The Athletic / David Ornstein (shared via X)
- Report summarising The Athletic/Ornstein — Al‑Hilal want Martinelli and the Brazil international is open to a move; Arsenal have set their asking price. — Arseblog News (Arsenal‑focused outlet referring to The Athletic)
- David Ornstein confirms talks over a deal for Martinelli; reporting cites values up to €70m in some coverage (article aggregates Ornstein’s reporting). — FootballTransfers (covering Ornstein’s reporting)
Gabriel Martinelli is a 25-year-old centre-forward at Al-Hilal Saudi FC, rated 50.4 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (10.5% of available minutes). He brings 1.69 goal contributions per 90 (1.69 goals, 0 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Martinelli.
Also this season: 14 apps, 6g at Arsenal · 4 apps, 4g at Arsenal · 4 apps, 0g at Arsenal.
- FFabrizio Romano (posts collected on his Telegram/X feed)Al-Hilal are getting closer to a deal to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal; clubs finalising package and personal terms being discussed.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Al-Hilal are getting closer to a deal to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal; clubs finalising package and personal terms being discussed.
24 AugRead full article → - TThe Athletic / David Ornstein (shared via X)The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports Al‑Hilal are pursuing a deal for Gabriel Martinelli, with Arsenal asking in the region of £60m and the player reportedly open to the move.Trusted 85%
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports Al‑Hilal are pursuing a deal for Gabriel Martinelli, with Arsenal asking in the region of £60m and the player reportedly open to the move.
23 AugRead full article → - AArseblog News (Arsenal‑focused outlet referring to The Athletic)Report summarising The Athletic/Ornstein — Al‑Hilal want Martinelli and the Brazil international is open to a move; Arsenal have set their asking price.Trusted 85%
Report summarising The Athletic/Ornstein — Al‑Hilal want Martinelli and the Brazil international is open to a move; Arsenal have set their asking price.
23 AugRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (covering Ornstein’s reporting)David Ornstein confirms talks over a deal for Martinelli; reporting cites values up to €70m in some coverage (article aggregates Ornstein’s reporting).Named sourceTrusted 85%
David Ornstein confirms talks over a deal for Martinelli; reporting cites values up to €70m in some coverage (article aggregates Ornstein’s reporting).
23 AugRead full article → - BBBC / Yahoo syndicated reporting (news coverage referencing the talks)Multiple outlets reported Al-Hilal and Arsenal had entered advanced negotiations over Gabriel Martinelli (confirmation/coverage by mainstream outlets).Trusted 75%
Multiple outlets reported Al-Hilal and Arsenal had entered advanced negotiations over Gabriel Martinelli (confirmation/coverage by mainstream outlets).
7 SeptRead full article → - BBBC Sport (Sami Mokbel)Arsenal are in advanced talks with Al‑Hilal over the sale of Gabriel Martinelli for at least £50m, discussions intensified and deal close.Trusted 75%
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Al‑Hilal over the sale of Gabriel Martinelli for at least £50m, discussions intensified and deal close.
23 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (transfer reporting)Al‑Hilal are in advanced talks with Arsenal to sign Gabriel Martinelli; personal terms being discussed and a medical has been reported as being planned.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 73%
Al‑Hilal are in advanced talks with Arsenal to sign Gabriel Martinelli; personal terms being discussed and a medical has been reported as being planned.
29 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (via Telegram/X)Al-Hilal were reported to be in advanced talks with Arsenal over Gabriel Martinelli (negotiations/approach; widely reported before announcement).Mixed 64%
Al-Hilal were reported to be in advanced talks with Arsenal over Gabriel Martinelli (negotiations/approach; widely reported before announcement).
7 SeptRead full article → - GGoalAl‑Hilal are closing in on the signing of Gabriel Martinelli; Fabrizio Romano and others report advanced talks but deal not completed yet.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Al‑Hilal are closing in on the signing of Gabriel Martinelli; Fabrizio Romano and others report advanced talks but deal not completed yet.
25 AugRead full article → - CCBS SportsAl‑Hilal have booked a medical ahead of Gabriel Martinelli’s proposed transfer from Arsenal (report summarising Romano’s reporting and club activity).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Al‑Hilal have booked a medical ahead of Gabriel Martinelli’s proposed transfer from Arsenal (report summarising Romano’s reporting and club activity).
29 AugRead full article → - GGlobo (GE) — Brazil (Portuguese reporting)Martinelli has agreed personal terms with Al‑Hilal and is awaiting Arsenal/club‑to‑club negotiation to sign until 2030 (player reportedly decided in favour of Al‑Hilal pending club agreement).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Martinelli has agreed personal terms with Al‑Hilal and is awaiting Arsenal/club‑to‑club negotiation to sign until 2030 (player reportedly decided in favour of Al‑Hilal pending club agreement).
28 AugRead full article → - CCBS Sports (James Benge)Al‑Hilal have booked a medical ahead of Martinelli transfer as Arsenal exit nears; reported guaranteed $67.5m to Arsenal plus $9.3m add‑ons (club‑record sale figure given in USD).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Al‑Hilal have booked a medical ahead of Martinelli transfer as Arsenal exit nears; reported guaranteed $67.5m to Arsenal plus $9.3m add‑ons (club‑record sale figure given in USD).
27 AugRead full article → - RRTE SportAl‑Hilal are in advanced talks and Martinelli is open to the move; reports quote Arsenal asking ~£60m for the winger.Mixed 50%
Al‑Hilal are in advanced talks and Martinelli is open to the move; reports quote Arsenal asking ~£60m for the winger.
24 AugRead full article → - TTeamTalkAl‑Hilal closing on a deal for Martinelli; medical and formalities expected this weekend as negotiations near completion (reports cite ~€56–60m).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 37%
Al‑Hilal closing on a deal for Martinelli; medical and formalities expected this weekend as negotiations near completion (reports cite ~€56–60m).
27 AugRead full article →