Gabriel Martinelli leaves Arsenal training EARLY for ‘personal situation’ with Gabriel Jesus also absent ahead of exits

GABRIEL MARTINELLI left Arsenal training early amid uncertainty around his future at Arsenal. And compatriot Gabriel Jesus missed training altogether due to the “numbers in the squad at the moment”. Gabriel Martinelli left Arsenal’s training session ahead of schedule Credit: PA The winger is expected to join Al-Hilal before the transfer window closes Credit: Getty Martinelli, 25, is edging closer to a move to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in a deal worth over £50million before next week’s transfer deadline. The winger was left out of the squad for both of Arsenal’s 3-0 victories against Manchester City and Coventry. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! Martinelli took part in first-team training on Thursday but was spotted leaving the session early. Asked why the Brazilian was not part of the full session, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: “That’s another personal situation that we are dealing with. “I think everybody knows and recognises how much we love Gabi. “Whatever the outcome is, it will be because everybody agrees to that.” Arsenal could also wave goodbye to Gabriel Jesus in the coming days, with Italian giants Napoli showing interest earlier in the window. Jesus, 29, was left out of training ahead of Arsenal’s game against Aston Villa on Monday due to squad management. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Arteta said: “It is something to do with the numbers that we have in the squad at the moment and the way we’re managing that kind of situation individually with all the players that have some personal situations.” Probed on if that situation would involve leaving the club, Arteta added: “Personal situations, whatever they are, I think it’s clear.” New signing Ezri Konsa has been involved in training this week ahead of potentially making his debut at Villa. And Arteta has said he has no concerns about handing Konsa his debut against his former club. The Gunners chief said: “He’s available. He’s been training really well, and I think he will be available for selection. Mikel Arteta spoke out on the futures of Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus Credit: Getty “If I see something different in the player, maybe I question that. “The way I’ve seen Ezri since day one, knowing his personality really well with all the feedback that I get from all the people that have worked with him, that’s nothing that concerns me.” Comment now