Ex-Liverpool striker Emile Heskey claims Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli would be an excellent signing for the Reds.

The Brazilian international was a constant menace down the left flank as the Gunners secured a 3-2 win against Jurgen Klopp’s side last weekend and, while Heskey knows it’s a long shot, he feels his former club could do with having a player like Martinelli:

“I can’t see Arsenal letting Gabriel Martinelli go any time soon, but he’d definitely be someone I would be looking at if I was Liverpool. If you look at that aggression in his game, and the way he’s played so far this season, there aren’t many out there with his ability. He’s up and down the pitch, non-stop, for 90 minutes.”

Probably the only scenario where Martinelli would b a realistic target for Liverpool is if contract negotiations between the player and Arsenal stall.

Reports in recent days suggest that the 21-year-old is keen to become one of the highest earners at the Emirates, with a £200,000 a week salary being proposed.

It is believed that a number of Premier League teams, including Chelsea, are keeping an eye on the situation. Considering Klopp is a known admirer of Martinelli’s, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Liverpool were also in the mix if contract talks do break down.