AS Roma has renewed its interest in Gabriel Martinelli, the Arsenal winger, as Gunners open door to transfer. Negotiations are ongoing, but Martinelli's salary is the main obstacle. According to Corriere dello Sport, sporting director Tony D'Amico has put Martinelli among his priorities after cooling his interest in Antonio Nusa of RB Leipzig. Martinelli is under contract with Arsenal until 2027, but AS Roma believes that situation could help them negotiate a lower transfer fee. The Gunners are valuing Martinelli between €40 million and €45 million, but AS Roma hopes to find a compromise due to the length of the player's contract. AS Roma has also built a relationship with Martinelli's agents, Roc Nation, after already discussing with them for other clients like Endrick and Malick Fofana. The Gunners are confident that an agreement between the two clubs would not be impossible if negotiations progress. However, Martinelli's salary is currently the main obstacle. The player is seeking a contract worth €11 million per season, while AS Roma's existing wage structure is capped at around €9 million annually. This gap means that further discussions will be necessary before AS Roma can seriously advance its interest. ## What happened? AS Roma has renewed its interest in Gabriel Martinelli. ## Why is it important for AS Roma? Martinelli's salary is the main obstacle. ## What comes next? AS Roma is expected to decide whether to open formal negotiations with Arsenal in the coming weeks. ## Last result AS Roma beat Hellas Verona 2-0 on May 24, 2026. ## Recent form AS Roma is on the right track, with 5 consecutive wins.