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title: "‘Could be a useful addition’ – Arsenal fans seem keen to get bargain deal wrapped up"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/could-be-a-useful-addition-arsenal-fans-seem-keen-to-get-bargain-deal-wrapped-up/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ally Darlow"
section: "Arsenal Football Club"
published: "2018-07-03T04:20:39Z"
modified: "2018-07-03T04:20:39Z"
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# ‘Could be a useful addition’ – Arsenal fans seem keen to get bargain deal wrapped up

**The Arsenal fas in the Transfer tavern all seem pleased that their club is being [closely](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-chelsea-news-gelson-14849529) linked with a move for Gelson Martins of Sporting. The winger is one of a number of players set to cancel his contract with the Portuguese club, freeing up a move to The Emirates.**

Gelson is one of those who has been looked at by a number of top clubs across Europe. The sharp winger’s ability to beat a man and chip in with both goals and assists from the wing has made him one of Europe’s brightest prospects this summer. Arsenal and Unai Emery could be landing a bargain by getting him on a free and it’ll be interesting to see how he adapts to the Premier League.

It’s no secret that Arsenal will be looking for a winger this summer. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is more of an interior, Alex Iwobi isn’t good enough and Danny Welbeck will be used as a backup to both Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. If the club do go for Gelson it’s easy to see that he’ll be a first-team option, the fans will just be hoping he is the real deal.

You can read our local Gunners’ verdict on Martins here:

> Lozano, Pavon, Guedes, Martins – some excellent out-and-out wingers playing at this world cup, who could be a useful addition for Arsenal.
>
> — F (@fahimages) [July 2, 2018](https://twitter.com/fahimages/status/1013803017072607232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Arsenal monitoring Gelson Martins V Closely with an Offer on the table!!
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> He is weighing up options rn don’t expect a deal soon but the offer is there along with many clubs
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> Lazio are a shoe in though
>
> — Link Up Arsenal (@LinkUpArsenal) [July 2, 2018](https://twitter.com/LinkUpArsenal/status/1013750265902764032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> just as importantly Gelson Martins is not on a free. As his + the other players case is likely to go COAS + they will have to buy out their
>
> — Bodz (@BuddyAFC) [July 1, 2018](https://twitter.com/BuddyAFC/status/1013548915310899200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> You do know that Gelson has as much if not more experience the Lozano right???
>
> — Next Generation AFC (@scoutingindoors) [1 July 2018](https://twitter.com/scoutingindoors/status/1013546917501067264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Gelson Martins… [#afc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/afc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — AFC Insider (@AfcFrom) [30 June 2018](https://twitter.com/AfcFrom/status/1013199525685682176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Portugal n Argentina out let's get that quick winger who lives on the touchline gelson or pavon [#AFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Kyle (@Kyle60248694) [July 1, 2018](https://twitter.com/Kyle60248694/status/1013269159843696645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Time to finish up Gelson. [#AFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#worldcup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/worldcup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — . (@RonArsenalFC) [June 30, 2018](https://twitter.com/RonArsenalFC/status/1013149564168212482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

As you can see, the Gunners are keen on signing Martins and his talents would be well used at The Emirates.