Transfer: Agbonlahor shocked by Arsenal’s decision to sell Martinelli

Former Aston Villa guardant Gabriel Agbonlahor has expressed daze implicit Arsenal’s determination to merchantability Gabriel Martinelli during the summertime transportation window.

He suggested that the nine could person extended the Brazilian’s contract.

The Gunners person parted ways with Leandro Trossard this summertime portion acquiring Christos Tzolis. Additionally, Gabriel Jesus has moved to Barcelona.

Furthermore, Martinelli is poised to articulation Al-Hilal for an estimated interest of astir £55 million, bringing his seven-year spell with the nine to an end.

Agbonlahor argued that Arsenal ought to person offered the Brazilian a caller contract.

Following the Gunners’ 1-0 triumph implicit Aston Villa astatine Villa Park, the erstwhile striker said, “Don’t you look astatine past nighttime and deliberation a subordinate Arsenal could person utilised successful that 2nd fractional was Martinelli?

“I’m inactive perplexed that Arsenal person sold Martinelli for £50-55m, astatine conscionable 25 years of age, with immoderate singular moments astatine that shot club. I recognize [he’s successful the last twelvemonth of his deal] but if you connection him the close contract...