Report: Bayern Munich ‘are considering’ signing Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, but the interest is not yet concrete

Bayern Munich continues its search for a left winger after failing to secure targets Florian Wirtz, Nico Williams, Bradley Barcola, and Jamie Gittens.

Reports from The Athletic, via Arsenal correspondents, indicate that Gabriel Martinelli is among the potential candidates Bayern are considering for the left-wing position, although talks have not advanced beyond initial interest.

The article notes that while Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta values Martinelli, a sale could become feasible if it enables Arsenal to pursue one of their own remaining transfer targets.

The report also highlights the common transfer market tactic where a selling club might leak or fabricate interest from another club to increase a player's price. It suggests Arsenal could potentially be using Bayern's reported interest in Martinelli to facilitate a move for their own target, possibly Real Madrid's Rodrygo Goes. The piece concludes by emphasizing the inherent unpredictability of transfer rumors.