Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli sale to Al Hilal reportedly won’t be finalised by tonight’s transfer deadline, though it’s still on.This is because the Brazil international can put the finishing touches on his move before the Saudi Pro League’s deadline, as their transfer window is on a different schedule.See below for details as Gunnerblog of the Athletic says Martinelli’s exit is still on, with the 25-year-old set to undergo his medical with Al Hilal tomorrow…Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust? Gabriel Martinelli’s move to Al-Hilal remains on course, but will not be completed before Tuesday’s 11pm #EPL deadline.Transfer deadline in Saudi Arabia is on Sept 6. Martinelli set to undergo a medical on Weds before signing 4 yr deal.@TheAthleticFC… pic.twitter.com/gPUi9T2hVO— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) September 1, 2026“Gabriel Martinelli’s move to Al-Hilal remains on course, but will not be completed before Tuesday’s 11pm #EPL deadline. Transfer deadline in Saudi Arabia is on Sept 6. Martinelli set to undergo a medical on Weds before signing 4 yr deal,” Gunnerblog posted on X.This follows Arsenal and Al Hilal agreeing for Martinelli to move for a £60m fee, as previously reported by the Athletic.Arsenal taking a risk with Gabriel Martinelli saleArsenal fans probably would have all been in agreement about the need to bring in an upgrade on Martinelli this summer.Gabriel Martinelli in action for Arsenal (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)However, with the Gunners now surely running out of time to get a significant signing in, it seems a bit risky to still be allowing Martinelli to leave.Even if Martinelli hasn’t quite been at his best in recent times, he’s still a proven Premier League forward with the pace and goal threat to make a difference.More Stories / Latest NewsDeal still on, medical tomorrow, but Arsenal won’t finalise £60m transfer by tonight’s 11pm deadlineSep 1 2026, 20:28Contract rebel eyed by Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea & Man Utd likely to command £100m transfer feeSep 1 2026, 20:03“They feel disappointed” – Inside Arsenal’s difficult summer after working for “months” on dream signingSep 1 2026, 19:28As much as this might not sound like a huge compliment to Martinelli, he’s better than nothing.Arsenal have already let Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus leave, while Ethan Nwaneri has moved on loan to Borussia Dortmund.If Martinelli goes as well, with Christos Tzolis the only attacking signing coming in, that leaves Mikel Arteta worryingly short in the final third.The post Deal still on, medical tomorrow, but Arsenal won’t finalise £60m transfer by tonight’s 11pm deadline appeared first on CaughtOffside.