Chelsea are rumoured to be keeping tabs on Gabriel Martinelli’s contract extension talks with Arsenal with the Blues keen to move in for the winger should he choose to leave North London.
The Brazilian international has been on red hot form this season with his displays in the final third of the pitch of much importance to Arsenal sitting at the summit of the league table.
TRUE✅ Chelsea was interested in Gabriel Martinelli. But: the Player wants to extend his contract at @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/yHPFbAtfVA
— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) October 12, 2022
Martinelli is involved in discussions with the Gunners camp over a new long-term deal but that has not played down Chelsea’s interest in the 21-year-old, according to a report from the German news outlet BILD.
The Blues remain on the hunt for reinforcements to freshen their front line and could turn to the Arsenal talent whose terms at the Emirates are due to expire in the summer of 2024 and wants his current wages to be tripled for an extension.
He is said to be looking for a £200,000-a-week pay package and is hopeful of securing it following his importance in the Gunners side having been on the rise after the departures of Nicolas Pepe, Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
