LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid are showing strong interest in Arsenal’s attacking duo of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, according to exclusive information from TEAMtalk.
Both players have seen their roles change significantly this season. Sources indicate that at the Emirates, Jesus and Martinelli are now viewed more as squad players rather than key starters. As a result, Arsenal have no intention of standing in their way should either decide to seek new opportunities elsewhere.
Although both forwards remain contracted until 2027 — with Arsenal holding a 12-month extension option on Martinelli’s deal — the door to a departure has now officially opened.
Gabriel Jesus, 28, is enduring a frustrating campaign. The Brazilian star has made just two Premier League starts so far. During the current international break, he has even been granted permission to train with his former club Palmeiras — a move that has further fueled speculation about his future.
Sources reveal that a return to Brazil is a genuine option Jesus is seriously considering this summer. However, opportunities in Europe remain very much on the table, and Atletico Madrid are among the clubs who have already made initial contact regarding a potential deal.
Atletico Madrid’s interest does not stop with Jesus. We can confirm that 24-year-old Gabriel Martinelli is also firmly in the Spanish club’s sights. Los Rojiblancos have made enquiries about the situation of the Brazilian winger.
Martinelli is not expected to sign a new contract with Arsenal at this stage, which opens the door for a possible exit. In addition to Atletico, the attacking midfielder/winger is attracting significant attention across the continent, with RB Leipzig and Marseille understood to be monitoring his availability closely.
Although Arsenal have previously shown interest in Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, sources insist that the Spanish club’s admiration for Jesus and Martinelli is not directly linked to that interest. That said, any movement involving the Brazilian pair would not damage relations between the two clubs should negotiations escalate in the coming months.
With Arsenal effectively “greenlighting” the exits of these two important players, Atletico Madrid are quietly plotting a shock double raid on the Emirates. This is clearly a transfer bombshell that could significantly alter Arsenal’s attacking options ahead of the summer transfer window.