Martinelli and Zubimendi to Be Sold?: Latest transfer stories and rumours

Arsenal duo Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Zubimendi are said to have attracted interest from major European clubs as the 2026/2027 transfer window enters its decisive phase.

Turkish side Galatasaray have submitted a bid for Martinelli, with the Premier League club weighing up the offer to decide the winger's future.

Spanish midfielder Zubimendi has also drawn interest from Chelsea, though a possible deal has not advanced, and no official bid has yet been launched.

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Meanwhile, the likes of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, West Ham's Aaron Wan-Bissaka, João Palhinha, and others are also in the news for potential moves.

Check out the latest transfer stories as of August 13, 2026:

Galatasaray have submitted a €45m (£38.4m) bid to Arsenal for 25-year-old Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli. (Florian Plettenberg)

Arsenal are open to selling Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi for at least £77m, with Chelsea a strong contender to sign the 27-year-old. (TeamTalk)

Aston Villa have held talks with West Ham to sign right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 28, with the DR Congo defender valued at £25m. (Athletic)

Ipswich are set to complete the signing of 20-year-old Ivory Coast-born right-back/midfielder Abdoul Ouattara from Strasbourg. (Sky Sports)

Aston Villa have offered Bayern Munich a loan with an option to buy Portugal midfielder João Palhinha, 31, though the German club prefer a permanent transfer. (Florian Plettenberg)

Newcastle are pressing ahead with talks to sign right-back Amar Dedić from Benfica, with the Bosnia and Herzegovina international, 23, valued at around £25m. (Mail)

Hull City are confident of finalizing a deal for Augsburg midfielder Mert Komur, despite having a £10.2m bid rejected for the 21-year-old German. (TeamTalk)

Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock, 26, is open to joining Besiktas, with a €20m (£17m) deal possibly enough to secure the Englishman. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Brighton and Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22, is a target for Newcastle as they look to replace Brazilian Bruno Guimarães, 28, and Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, 26. (Mail)

Hull City are close to completing a permanent deal to re-sign Joe Gelhardt from Leeds after the 24-year-old striker spent the past two seasons on loan at the Tigers. (Sky Sports)

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