Arsenal have struck gold in an incredible talent who is more valuable than Sterling

Arsenal have made some strong signings this summer, with Mikel Arteta bringing Mikel Merino and Riccardo Calafiori to the club, improving options in midfield and defence.

David Raya has rejoined on a permanent deal after spending last season on loan at the Gunners, a move that also saw Aaron Ramsdale leave the club, joining Southampton on transfer deadline day.

The north London club didn't stop there, however, adding to the acquisition of Neto from Bournemouth and a late surprise to bring Raheem Sterling to the Emirates Stadium on loan.

How much would Raheem Sterling cost Arsenal?

The England midfielder has been sidelined by Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, having failed to make the matchday squad in all four of the club's games so far this season.

With this in mind, he was looking for a way out of Stamford Bridge to play regularly again.

The Gunners are said to be considering selling the England player near the end of the window, as he has been offered a job because of his desire behind Stamford Bridge.

However, after submitting the agreement paper past the eleven o'clock window at night, they finally transferred their man in the early hours of Saturday morning, confirming the move temporarily.

It was initially thought that the footballer could take a 50% pay cut, from his £325k-a-week salary. It is also reported that no loan is involved.

Had the Gunners brought him in permanently he would have cost around €35m (£30m) according to Transfermarkt. This number has dropped significantly in recent years, as Sterling clearly enters the final stages of his career.

Arteta already has a more talented winger at the club than Sterling though…

Gabriel Martinelli's market value at Arsenal

The Brazilian joined the club in the summer of 2019, costing just £6m from Ituano as Unai Emery looks to bring young talent to the club.

Fast forward five years and this first release will give the Gunners a huge advantage over the next few years.

Indeed, his market value at Arsenal now stands at €70m (£59m), which is likely to rise further over the next 12 months if he enjoys an impressive campaign.

This figure is almost double that of Sterling, proving that the Brazilian is the best option in Arteta's starting XI.

The 23-year-old has registered 65 goals – 41 goals and 24 assists – in 176 games for the North Londoners since joining five years ago, establishing himself as one of the best young players in the country.

The winger has already received praise from various figures in the game, none more impressive than Jürgen Klopp, who called Martinelli “the talent of the century” after Liverpool's 5-5 draw with Arsenal in October 2019.

Last season, the 23-year-old scored six goals in the Premier League – less than his previous figures – while also creating seven great chances, an average of 1.3 important passes per game and succeeded in driving 1.1 balls per game, showing much more than meets the eye sharp in the goal.

Considering he's only 23 years old, Martinelli's skills will improve in the years to come, which means it won't just be his value that will improve.

The Brazilian has the chance to lead the club to glory this season as the Gunners chase down Manchester City in a bid to win their first title since 2004. They certainly beat him in golf, no doubt about that.