Mikel Arteta remains coy on whether Arsenal spoke with Gabriel Jesus’ camp over a possible summer move after Man City signed Erling Haaland… as Gunners boss admits his focus is on securing Champions League football
Mikel Arteta refused to be drawn on Arsenal’s interest in striker Gabriel Jesus The Manchester striker has been linked with a summer move to the GunnersArsenal are keen to bring in central forward but Arteta is focused on this season
Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped after Gabriel Jesus’s agent confirmed Arsenal have held talks over a move for the Brazilian striker.
Arsenal are keen to bring in at least one central forward this summer and Manchester City’s Jesus, who worked with Arteta at the Etihad, emerging as a contender.
The 25-year-old’s agent Marcelo Pettinati told The Guardian: ‘We had talks with Arsenal about Gabriel Jesus.
Mikel Arteta (L) refused to be drawn on whether Arsenal spoke with Gabriel Jesus’ (R) team
‘We like the project – it’s a possibility we’re discussing. There are six more clubs interested in Gabriel. He’s focused on the final games with Man City; we’ll see.’
Arteta refused to fuel the growing talk about an Arsenal move for Jesus, saying: ‘You know I don’t talk about any players that are not with us.
‘I am looking for the strikers that we have in the team, and this is my focus. We have three games to go and that’s the only thing I am focusing on.’
Jesus’ game time could well be limited with Erling Haaland arriving at Man City this summer
Jesus’ position at the Etihad has come under threat following the completion of Erling Haaland’s £51million deal to City.
The Brazilian striker has already had to be patient and bide his time as Guardiola juggles a host of attacking stars. The Borussia Dortmund…