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Galatasaray are in talks with Arsenal over signing Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri this summer. The Arsenal duo have already attracted interest from Italy. Earlier this month, we relayed news that AC Milan are in the mix to sign the English attacking midfielder. AS Roma have shown interest in Martinelli and the Gunners believe the Serie A side can sign him. Milan and Roma will face competition from the Turkish champions, who want to sign the Brazil international and Nwaneri. Proposals for Arsenal duo Haluk Yürekli has been discussing the Istanbul club’s interest in the 25-year-old and Ethan Nwaneri on 343 Digital YouTube channel and Haber Sarı Kırmızı have relayed his comments. Galatasaray are keen on signing Gabriel Martinelli and the 19-year-old. They’ve tabled offers for both, and are in talks with Mikel Arteta’s side over a double deal. “Nwaneri is one of Arsenal’s young attacking midfielders. He is 19-years-old and has many suitors from the Premier League. Galatasaray has submitted an official offer to Arsenal for Nwaneri, along with Martinelli,” he said. Yürekli didn’t mention the details of the proposal or how the negotiations are progressing between the two clubs. Second source backs up interest and offer Wednesday’s print edition of Sabah states the Süper Lig winners want Gabriel Martinelli while his teammate, Ethan Nwaneri, emerges as a new target for the No.10 position. Galatasaray have accelerated after manager Okan Buruk gave his approval to sign the Gunners duo. They wanted Rafael Leão, but AC Milan’s €60m price has seen them focus on the Brazilian. The Turkish club are close to convincing Martinelli and have started talks for the England U21 international. Sabah states: ‘Galatasaray, who wants to sign Martinelli on loan with a purchase option, is working to lower the fee. As for Nwaneri, Arsenal isn’t backing down from its high asking price. The management is open to signing the young player on loan.’ Galatasaray have offered a loan with a purchase option for a ‘package deal’ and continue negotiations with Arsenal. These reports haven’t mentioned the price, or whether the two players are open to joining Buruk’s side.