Atletico Madrid beat Arsenal, Liverpool to sign Gelson Martins. Two English clubs, Liverpool and Arsenal have ran out of the race to sign Sporting Lisbon youngster, Gelson Martins. As Spanish club, Atletico Madrid have beaten them to the bid. The Spanish club, however, signed the young player on a free transfer which would have been a huge advantage for Arsenal or Liverpool. Gelson Martins has been previously linked with a possible move to England but the player changed his mind unexpectedly. He may have changed his heart probably because he might not get enough playing chances at Arsenal or Liverpool which are already filled up with key players. Martins was forced to leave the Portuguese league following an attack during which 50 hooded men stormed … [Read more...]