Neither Gabriel Martinelli nor Gabriel Jesus were called up for Arsenal’s Premier League opener against Coventry City, and now these Gunners’ attackers are firmly on the radar of Serie A giants Inter and Napoli. It is not just about interest, though, as both Italian clubs are stuck in a tricky spot, needing to offload some of their own talent before they can even think about bringing in Arsenal’s outcasts.
Gabriel Jesus Is Napoli’s Top Target, But They Need to Sell First
Gabriel Jesus is a primary name on Napoli’s agenda, no doubt about it. But the Partenopei are in a classic transfer pickle: they have to clear space first. To bring in Jesus, Napoli has to sell either Noa Lang or Lorenzo Lucca. Lucca, in particular, has reportedly drawn interest from Trabzonspor, which is a start, but Napoli is still waiting for an official bid to come through. It’s all about making room and balancing the books before they can make their big move for the Arsenal striker.
Inter’s €40 Million Dilemma For Martinelli
Over at Inter, the situation for Gabriel Martinelli is just as complex. Martinelli’s agency, Roc Nation, which also reps Inter’s Luis Henrique, has apparently offered Martinelli to the club. Inter sounds intrigued by the possibility of signing him, but there’s a serious financial hurdle. They need to pump up their budget by selling Luis Henrique, who Roma is reportedly targeting. Even more, they might need to offload Ange-Yoan Bonny. Inter values Bonny at a cool €40 million, and a sale like that would absolutely open the door for them to buy Martinelli. Bonny is a Fiorentina target, too, especially if Moise Kean makes a move to Como.
Another Striker Caught In The Crossfire
As if these situations weren’t intricate enough, there’s another name floating around. Both Napoli and Inter have also shown interest in Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. He is apparently on Juventus’ agenda too. It just goes to show you, the transfer market is a web of linked moves. These deals aren’t simple, folks. Both Inter and Napoli have to play the transfer market smart to make room for these Arsenal outcasts. It’s a waiting game now, watching which domino falls first to see where Martinelli and Jesus land.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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