Martinelli rules out Galatasaray move this summer

Gabriel Martinelli will not be joining Galatasaray this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, there are no negotiations between Arsenal and the Turkish club, nor any intention from the Brazilian winger to leave the Premier League.

Rumours about a possible deal intensified in recent hours, but Romano makes clear that "nothing has been agreed" between Martinelli and Galatasaray, stressing that "the deal was never close". There was not even a club-to-club agreement that could have moved matters forward.

From Martinelli's camp comes confirmation that the player has no plans to sign for any Turkish club this summer. The deal can be considered "100% off", as The Athletic reports through Romano, putting an end to days of speculation that had no real foundation.