Gabriel Jesus is a quality forward whose technical brilliance makes him one of the rare hybrid attackers. He is a cross between a traditional No.9 and a playmaker, the kind of player who effortlessly gets fans off their feet. Sadly, injury struggles have denied supporters that joy too often.
Arguably, his Arsenal career has been held back by repeated spells on the sidelines. The lack of consistency has made it difficult for him to truly stamp his mark on Mikel Arteta’s side. Keen not to be held hostage by his fitness issues, Arsenal have tactically moved on, pursuing deals for Viktor Gyökeres and other attacking talents like Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke, hoping to inject attacking quality and much-needed depth.
A tough return awaits
When Jesus returns, he may find it difficult to force his way back into Arteta’s plans. But will he even get that chance, with Palmeiras now pushing hard to bring him back home to where it all began for him?
Tempting bid incoming
According to Brazilian outlet Mixvale:
“Palmeiras’ board of directors has approved the signing of Gabriel Jesus for the 2026 season.
“The decision, which was made by President Leila Pereira, aims to bring the striker back from Arsenal amid advanced negotiations.
“The estimated transfer fee is R$215 million, equivalent to £30 million. The announcement comes days after Leila publicly stated her desire to bring the player back to the club where he trained.”
Sale could fund winger swoop
For a player Arsenal signed for £45 million, whose value has not soared due to injury setbacks, £30 million is a figure Andrea Berta would find tempting. It could significantly boost Arsenal’s transfer kitty as they look to land a top left winger and finally assemble Arteta’s dream attacking unit.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Daniel O
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£30m, good business! Jesus is too injury prone. Sell and use the money to get another striker.
Yes we badly need that winger but perhaps another striker because it isn’t going well for Gyokeres. I think the chemistry with other players is not there. Maybe Sesko could have been better
Marquinos Jorghino Beto and now Jesus to end up in Brazil league. Before them Denilson, David Luiz. No one to a better league and club.
NO way any Brazilian club can pay £30 million for a player – especially one coming back from a second serious leg injury. Berta would take £20 million just to get Jesus’ massive salary off the books.
Keep him until the end of the season.
🙏🤞
Goonster,
Its sad to say, but the minute a suitable offer comes in for Jesus it needs to be taken. Your hope that he stays to the end of the season would be very risky in deed. Looking at his injury record, if he picks up yet another injury no offers will come in for him.
Sell to the highest bidder at the earliest point possible is the best way to go in this case I’m afraid.
Derek
I agree. The risk is all too plain to see. A shame but sentimentality should be out of the question
Morning SueP,
Your right regards sentimentality.
From a player’s perspective, would you not think GJ would still want to play at the highest level (or as higher level as he could) for a few more season’s before going back to Palmeiras?
If it was up to him obviously.
Not many opportunities for a highly paid striker that isn’t known for scoring goals. Jesus is a winger, nothing “striker” about his game. He simply lacks the instincts we see in strikers; timing runs, positioned to capitalize on GK spilling the ball, deflections, etc….
Jesus has a big heat map, but little production to show for it. I wish him the best wherever he goes, been a good class person for our club; never complained, dealt with the competition, and gave his best when he played.
Since Arsenal are competing earnestly and resolutely to win all the 4 possible trophies Europe offers, Jesus will play key role in cup competitions thereby paving the way for him to play in the 26 WC for Brazil. Not only Jesus but any Arsenal player including Kepa should not be allowed to leave before the end of the season in June. With the squad depth in quality it’s still achievable to win ALL trophies. Man City did it in their heyday and the heyday for Arsenal is NOW. COYG!
Agreed.. unless we have another striker lined up we can’t let him.leave. even having Havertz back means only 2 forward and we can’t rely on Merino as a back up…though he scored another brace for Spain tonight!
I think keep till June and then if Saudi or Brasil teams want to buy that fine
Not sure who we could get …any academy kids coming coming thru as strikers or all.midfielders ?