Barcelona has set their sights on Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli, aiming to include him in their summer reconstruction of the attacking lineup.

Gabriel Martinelli, the talented winger from Arsenal, has caught the attention of Barcelona as they seek to bolster their options on the wing. According to The Sun, Martinelli is one of three players on Barcelona’s shortlist, along with Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli.

Martinelli, 22, joined Arsenal in 2019 and has overcome injury setbacks to showcase his top form. He has scored 20 goals and provided seven assists since last season, making him a key player for manager Mikel Arteta. Despite being under contract until 2027, interest in Martinelli continues to grow.

Brighton’s Mitoma, also under contract until 2027, and Napoli’s Kvaratskhelia, 23, are the other players being targeted by Barcelona.

In addition to their search for a winger, Barcelona are also in need of a replacement for Xavi Hernandez. The Mirror suggests that former Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick could be the man for the job. Flick, who has been without a job since being sacked by Germany, is eager to return to club management. With high-profile vacancies at Liverpool and Barcelona, Flick’s desire to get back into the business comes at an opportune moment.

Tammy Abraham, the Roma forward, is nearing his return to competitive action after a serious knee injury. The Daily Mail believes that both Chelsea and Manchester United, his former clubs, have shown interest in the 26-year-old. Abraham is close to making his comeback from an anterior cruciate ligament injury and is expected to be fit to play in Serie A in a few weeks. It remains to be seen if Roma would be willing to part ways with Abraham, but a return to England may be appealing to the forward after his time in Italy.

Meanwhile, Manchester United’s pursuit of Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director faces obstacles. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who recently acquired a 25% stake in United, wants Ashworth to play a leading role in the club’s new era. However, Newcastle is confident that they can demand a compensation fee of over £10 million if Ashworth decides to leave for Old Trafford.

In summary, Gabriel Martinelli’s impressive performances have caught the attention of Barcelona, who are also considering Kaoru Mitoma and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Hansi Flick is eager to return to management and could be a candidate for the vacant positions at Liverpool and Barcelona. Tammy Abraham’s return from injury has sparked interest from Chelsea and Manchester United. Lastly, Manchester United may face difficulties in appointing Dan Ashworth as their sporting director due to Newcastle’s demands for a hefty compensation fee.