Arsenal Forward Gabriel Martinelli Issues Stern Warning to Transfer Target Nico Williams

Arsenal target Nico Williams will provide direct competition for Gabriel Martinelli.

Arsenal Forward Gabriel Martinelli Issues Stern Warning to Transfer Target Nico Williams

Stephen Awino 09:30 - 29.04.2025

Nico Williams signing for Arsenal would mean direct competition for Gabriel Martinelli.

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has given his verdict on the club's summer transfer target, Nico Williams.

The Athletic Bilbao forward has been heavily linked with the Gunners, as reports suggest that he is a top-priority target.

However, the Spanish international presents a conundrum, as he likes to operate off the left wing—where Martinelli usually plays for Arsenal.

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The Brazilian forward has welcomed the competition, sending a stern warning to the Athletic Bilbao forward about the battle for places.

"We play for Arsenal — it’s a competition every day. The club wants to have the best players in the world because it is one of the biggest in the world as well," said Martinelli, as quoted by Goal.com.

"We are used to it. We are a big club. We need to have the best players. I will be really happy when we have big players coming to the team," he added.

Martinelli Does His Talking on the Pictch

Martinelli has been an integral part of Arsenals' Champions League campaign ahead of PSG Clash.
Martinelli has been an integral part of Arsenals' Champions League campaign ahead of PSG Clash.

The Arsenal forward does more than just talk.

After having a poor start to the campaign, the Brazilian has found his footing within Mikel Arteta's starting XI, playing a crucial role in how deep they have gone in the Champions League.

With their title ambitions over, the side will depend on the likes of Martinelli to get past PSG.

The winger netted the winning goal against Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final clash, as the side went on to win 5–1 on aggregate to set up their first semi-final appearance against PSG since 2009.

Martinelli and Co. are high on confidence, having dispatched the defending champions.

Now the Gunners turn their attention to PSG with a keen focus on securing a UCL final appearance and potentially clinching their first-ever title.