Barcelona eyeing Arsenal star as backup summer transfer target

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Reports this week indicate that La Liga club Barcelona is showing interest in an attacker from the Premier League side Arsenal.

The player being discussed is Gabriel Martinelli.

It is widely known that Barcelona officials are actively seeking reinforcements for their wing positions ahead of the upcoming season.

Given the perception that current options on the left flank under Hansi Flick are insufficient, the club`s hierarchy, led by Deco, has been working to secure new talent this summer.

Previously, Luis Díaz and Marcus Rashford have been the two players most frequently linked with a potential transfer to the Camp Nou.

However, as mentioned earlier, if a deal for either Díaz or Rashford proves unfeasible, another Premier League star is reportedly on Barcelona`s list of potential targets.

According to a report from Diario Sport, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is among the alternative options being considered by the Blaugrana, alongside Bayern Munich`s Kingsley Coman.

Despite the interest, the substantial transfer fee that Arsenal would likely demand for Martinelli makes a potential move appear understandably unlikely.

Malcolm Thwaites
Malcolm Thwaites

Malcolm Thwaites, 44, respected sports writer based in Newcastle. Specializes in the historical and cultural aspects of football, particularly focusing on northern English clubs.

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