Andria Bartishvili has touched down in London for his Arsenal medical, with the 17-year-old Georgian winger agreeing a five-year deal worth £3.85m (€4.5m). Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli's club-record departure to Al-Hilal is expected to be confirmed imminently.
Bartishvili arrives for medical
Images emerged online of Bartishvili arriving in London on Wednesday for his medical, having agreed a five-year contract with the Gunners. The teenager, who has been labelled 'the next Khvicha Kvaratskhelia', can operate as both a winger and a creative midfielder.
Despite finalising his transfer, Bartishvili will not link up with the Arsenal first team until he turns 18 in March 2027. The north Londoners reportedly beat off competition from Juventus and Liverpool to secure his signature.
Bartishvili has already posted a message to supporters on Instagram, writing: "A very big thank you to everyone for the congratulations."
Martinelli's £60m Al-Hilal exit nears completion
Martinelli's departure to Al-Hilal is due to be confirmed imminently. The 25-year-old is set to join the Saudi Pro League side in a deal worth £55.7m plus £4.3m in add-ons, representing a club-record sale for Arsenal.
Martinelli, who originally wished to remain at the Emirates, consented to the transfer and completed his medical yesterday. The Brazilian will sign a four-year contract at the Riyadh-based club, with Saudi clubs able to finalise dealings until September 6, unlike the Premier League window which closed on September 1.
Since joining Arsenal from the Brazilian fourth tier in 2019, Martinelli has helped the Gunners win the FA Cup, Premier League and Community Shield three times, scoring 62 goals and providing 36 assists in 278 appearances.
