Arsenal eye €75m deal for Gabriel Martinelli replacement

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 9 Feb 2026 04:20 CST
• 3 min read

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Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye amid significant competition from multiple top Premier League clubs.

The Senegal international has been a standout performer for David Moyes’ side since his arrival from Olympique Marseille in 2024 and he has been widely tipped to leave the Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer.

Ndiaye has scored four goals and provided two assists in 19 Premier League appearances so far this season, and his form has alerted scouts from a number of English top flight teams, according to CaughtOffside.

It’s reported that Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are all closely monitoring the 25-year-old ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, with Everton reportedly set to demand a fee of up to €75m for their star attacker.

Chelsea, Man Utd and Tottenham have been linked with the Senegal star on a number of occasions over the past few months, but Arsenal have now registered their interest in the winger amid their continued pursuit of attacking reinforcements.

Arsenal join Iliman Ndiaye race

Arsenal currently boast a stacked roster of wingers that includes Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli, however their interest in Ndiaye comes following rumours the latter could depart this summer.

Martinelli has played an integral role under Mikel Arteta, but reports have continuously linked him with an exit and it’s claimed that he is a top target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

The Brazil international has six goals and one assist in seven Champions League games this season, but he has registered just three goal contributions in the Premier League and a sale could be on the cards this summer.

Ndiaye has frequently been deployed on the right flank at Everton this campaign, in order to accommodate Jack Grealish, but he featured as a left winger versus Fulham on Saturday and would likely be used on that side if he joins Arsenal.

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