Bayern Targets Martinelli After Wirtz, Williams Setbacks

Bayern Munich are pursuing Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli after unsuccessful moves for Florian Wirtz and Nico Williams, with Martinelli valued at over £50 million and under contract until 2027, though he has expressed a wish to stay at Arsenal. Bayern are also considering wingers such as Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo, AC Milan's Rafael Leao, and Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma as part of a broader transfer strategy. Meanwhile, Chelsea's efforts to sign Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens face competition from Bayern, with Dortmund holding out for a £50–60 million fee and confirming no formal talks with Bayern. The competition for top attacking talent is intensifying as both Bayern and Chelsea look to bolster their squads ahead of the new season. Arsenal continue to be linked with potential signings like Nico Williams and Viktor Gyokeres. The transfer activities signal possible significant changes in the attacking options for several top European clubs.