Gabriel Martinelli completes £60m move to Al-Hilal amid extensive English transfer activity

The Guardian has reported that Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has completed a £60m move from Arsenal to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Martinelli, who originally joined Arsenal from Ituano in 2019, departs as part of a significant reshaping of the attack. The transfer is understood to include a sell-on clause.

Martinelli's exit comes alongside other notable attacking departures at Arsenal, with fellow Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus also moving on from the North London club. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have omitted Brazilian forward Richarlison from their Premier League squad, according to reporting by the same outlet.

Major squad overhauls and financial returns

Substantial player movement has extended across London, with BBC Sport reporting that Chelsea are believed to have recouped more than £500m this summer. The club achieved this return through either selling or loaning out 39 players during the transfer window.

Elsewhere in the top flight, Liverpool continue to integrate midfielder Florian Wirtz, who is now in his second season at the club following a quieter opening campaign. According to The Guardian, Wirtz showed encouraging signs in Liverpool's recent fixture against Nottingham Forest as he settles into the side.

Managerial appointments and WSL preparations

In the Women's Super League, management teams are preparing for the upcoming campaign. BBC Sport reported that new Manchester United manager Eva Olid has urged her squad to adopt a brave, attacking mindset for the season ahead.

Additionally, Tottenham Hotspur Women enter the new season aiming to build on their performance under manager Martin Ho. The Guardian noted that Spurs recorded a fifth-place finish last season, matching their previous best result in the competition.