Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli was surprisingly left out of the Gunners’ starting line up yesterday for the 5-0 win over Leeds United, possibly signalling the club’s intent to let the Brazilian leave for a new challenge. Martinelli is valued at around andamp;pound;75 million and the club’s new arrivals could end up replacing him.
West Ham have been in contact with Chelsea with regard to a potential loan transfer for wantaway winger Raheem Sterling. The England international spent last season on loan at Arsenal, but failed to impress the Gunners’ fans and management team and subsequently returned to Stamford Bridge.