Towards the end of last week, fresh reports suggested that Arsenal were entertaining the idea of loaning Gabriel Jesus back to Brazil. The rumour mill picked up pace quickly, with claims Flamengo were in advanced discussions over a one-year loan deal that included an option to buy. Jesus, it was said, had given the green light to the move, with Arsenal reportedly willing to split his wages 50/50 with the Brazilian side.
The news stirred debate among Arsenal supporters, many of whom questioned the wisdom of such a move, especially given the forward’s experience and quality. But the speculation didn’t last long.
Transfer Expert Shuts Down Flamengo Talk
According to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano, there is currently no truth to reports of negotiations between Arsenal and Flamengo. Writing on X, he stated: “No talks ongoing between Flamengo and Arsenal for Gabriel Jesus at this stage, despite reports.”
This update will come as a relief to fans who felt the proposed deal made little sense. Despite his injury troubles and inconsistent form, Jesus remains a valuable member of the squad.
Why the Rumoured Loan Deal Raised Eyebrows
Allowing Gabriel Jesus to leave on loan while still paying half his salary would have been a questionable decision. Although he may have slipped down the pecking order following the arrival of Viktor Gyökeres, Jesus still offers depth, experience, and versatility.
Whether operating as a No.9, out wide, or even in a deeper role, the Brazilian brings flair and unpredictability that few others in the squad can replicate.
If Arsenal do decide to move him on, a permanent transfer would surely make more sense, allowing the club to reinvest in a suitable replacement or strengthen elsewhere. For now, though, it seems Jesus is staying put.
Happy Gooners?
Daniel O
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Send him on loan, save money on the wages. He won’t play for a few months anyway. If he can get some form he’ll have a high sale value next summer.
He’s out injured until January. No-one is taking him on loan until at least then.
If we can’t sell him then for a decent price, which I would not be against as his salary is very high, we’d be better off keeping him for the second half of the season, when we can probably use all the depth available to us, and deciding what to do next summer.
It is said, a king is never crown in his home town.
This certainly has to be fitting for the Brazilian, with Brighton, Newcastle, Flamingo and Palmares all showing interest for the Arsenal malign striker.
Surely at 27 he should be approaching his peak, but for a player still injured to be generating this much interest has to speak volumes of the former Man City man.
He is injured, these stories are BS. No club is going to take on an injured player. Total rubbish.
Exactly.
Jesus will most likely continue to be an Arsenal player throughout this coming season.
If he should stay fit after his recovery and puts in a few cameo appearances in the second half of the season, then he could be up for a decent transfer out next summer
It was probably always wishful thinking, but I think we’re stuck with him.
He is clearly injury-prone, and I think some fans are being overly optimistic expecting some sort of medium-term recovery, let alone a longer-term one. We’ve seen the same with several Arsenal players over the years and for all the hope of fitness, they rarely, if ever, regain it.
The worst-case scenario (which is probably the only one here) is that Arsenal will pay Jesus a total of £28m in wages over the remaining two years of his contract. It’s worth pondering on that for a moment when you think of the club’s efforts to try and offload players on a fraction of his earnings.
Realistically, I think we can expect little in return – almost certainly not many goals, he just isn’t a striker, despite the job description. He does “other things”, but so do lots of Arsenal players, and at less cost. Frankly, his time has come and gone at Arsenal, but the player remains.
Please explain to me, how in the piece a sentence says despite his injury troubles and inconsistent form, Jesus remains a valuable member of the squad.
That doesn’t sound like a valuable member of the squad to me. That sounds like a player who’s draining Arsenal’s financial resources, for doing very little whether injured or his inconsistent form. 🤷♂️
Hear, hear.