Arsenal ‘are the current favourites to sign Man City striker Gabriel Jesus in the summer… with technical director Edu having held talks with Brazil striker’s representatives for a number of months’
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a move for Man City forward Gabriel JesusThe Gunners are in need of a new striker in the summer transfer windowAlexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are set to leave them on free transfersTechnical director Edu has therefore held talks with Jesus’ team about a switchThe Brazilian is beloeved to be open to joining Mikel Arteta’s side this summer
Arsenal are currently the favourites to sign Gabriel Jesus and the Man City striker is open to the move, according to reports.
The Gunners will look to strengthen their attacking options in the summer transfer window with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah set to leave the club on free transfers.
Mikel Arteta would therefore only have current wide forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe as central options, and The Athletic therefore claim the north London side are exploring the possibility of signing the 25-year-old Brazilian.
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus
The report claims Arsenal technical director Edu has been holding talks with the Brazil international’s representatives for a number of months, while boss Arteta worked with him in his previous role at the Etihad Stadium.
Jesus’s deal at Man City expires in the summer of 2023 and that would appear to enhance the prospect of a move, but negotiations have not begun between the two clubs.
Jesus – who signed for City from Palmeiras in 2016 – has started a mere 16 Premier League games for Pep Guardiola’s men this season and has scored just three goals in those matches.
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