Arsenal eyes left-wing reinforcements as transfer chatter heats up
17 December 2025
Left-Wing Reinforcements in Focus
Arsenal are weighing four elite wingers to strengthen the left flank, as management considers selling Gabriel Martinelli according to English press.
Martinelli has tallied 57 goals and 30 assists in 243 appearances for Arsenal since breaking through in 2019, including 6 goals and 1 assist this season. Despite the numbers, questions about his finishing have sparked internal debate about signing a more clinical winger.
Competition with Chelsea
Besides Semenyo, the club's shortlist features Kenan Yildiz from Juventus, with Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta in direct talks with his agent Jorge Mendes, while Chelsea are also in the mix. Semenyo's release clause stands at 65 million pounds, dropping to 50 million in summer 2026.
Rodrygo Goes of Real Madrid remains on the radar after earlier contact, with a view to adding a bigger role away from Mbappe and Vinícius Júnior. Also on the list is Rafael Leão of Milan, who has a 150 million euro release clause, though Milan could accept a lower price given his strong desire to move to Arsenal.
Punchlines: If Arsenal pull this off, the left wing might finally get a speed limit sign. And if transfer rumors were a sport, Arsenal would be leading the table in gossip with a trophy for best cliffhanger.
