Paris Saint-Germain are plotting a bold double blow against Arsenal that goes far beyond the Champions League pitch. According to reports from Sports Bloom, the French giants are preparing a £50 million swoop for Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli—and they plan to use the upcoming European clash as a negotiating opportunity.

With PSG set to defend their Champions League title in Budapest, club executives are reportedly looking to capitalize on the presence of Arsenal board members in the city. The goal? To fast-track a deal for the Brazilian winger and leave the Gunners scrambling.

Martinelli's contract at the Emirates Stadium expires next summer, with no extension option, putting Arsenal in a tough spot. Either they cash in now or risk losing him for free. Manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly open to letting the 24-year-old go as he reshapes his attacking lineup for the coming season.

It's been a season of contrasts for Martinelli. After lighting up the Premier League with 15 goals in the 2022/23 campaign, his form has dipped significantly. Despite Arsenal sitting top of the table, he's managed just one league goal so far—though he's found the net six times across all competitions.

If Martinelli moves to Paris, he'd likely be seen as a successor to Bradley Barcola, who continues to attract strong interest from Manchester City. Meanwhile, Arsenal are already eyeing replacements. Como's rising star Jesús Rodríguez is reportedly high on Arteta's list, with the young attacker viewed as one of Europe's most exciting emerging talents.

For the Gunners, it's a familiar dilemma: sell a player whose value is still high, or hold on and hope for a resurgence. For PSG, it's a chance to land a proven Premier League talent—and twist the knife in their European rivals at the same time.