Chelsea ‘monitor Gabriel Martinelli as Graham Potter mulls shock transfer bid to poach Arsenal’ star
CHELSEA are keeping an eye on in-form Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli, according to reports.
The 21-year-old has impressed at the Emirates since his 2019 transfer from Ituano.
Chelsea are monitoring MartinelliCredit: Rex
Martinelli has proved reliable in a number of positions for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, playing out wide or up top.
And he has taken up a more prominent role this term following the departures of Nicolas Pepe, Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Brazil star has started every single game for Arsenal this season, scoring three and assisting one.
He also played a starring role in Arsenal’s 3-1 North London Derby win over Tottenham at the weekend, being a constant nuisance to Spurs’ full-backs.
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are monitoring Martinelli.
The player is under contract until 2024 and he is one of three players the Gunners are hoping to tie down to long-term deals.
Bukayo Saka is another, as is William Saliba, who has been a rock at the back since returning from a loan spell at Marseille.
