Arsenal head into next season with a revamped striking department. Viktor Gyökeres, expected to finalise the finer details of his Emirates switch this weekend, and Kai Havertz are set to battle it out for the chance to lead the line.
With two capable options now in place, it leaves Mikel Arteta’s 2022 summer signing, Gabriel Jesus, as potentially the biggest loser.
Initially, reports suggested Arsenal had accepted they could not offload Jesus due to his ACL injury, which has kept him sidelined for over six months. The club were said to be hoping he could return and reinvent himself next season.
Fresh Jesus transfer whispers begin to circulate
But now, a contradicting claim has emerged from an Arsenal insider.
The source reveals: “Andrea Berta is exploring the sale of Gabriel Jesus this summer, after clubs in Europe and Brazil enquired about his availability.”
This suggests that Arsenal were not reluctant to sell Jesus because of a lack of interest, but instead because they did not expect to receive any. Now, interest is there.
Despite injury setbacks, Jesus has shown his quality when fit. His technical ability, Brazilian flair and knack for making things happen have consistently set him apart. It is likely why clubs still see him as a valuable addition.
Having spent heavily in this summer transfer window thus far, bringing in talent such as Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Nørgaard, Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera and Gyökeres, without any significant sales, Arsenal could find itself in a tight spot. Outgoings are needed to balance the books.
Could Jesus exit help land Arsenal’s final target?
According to the Evening Standard, the pivotal Eberechi Eze deal, expected to crown Arsenal’s summer business, hinges on sales:
“Looking at Arsenal’s spending and current squad depth, however, it feels like there would need to be some outgoings for Eze to come in.”
This aligns with a recent claim by @HandofArsenal on X, which reignited speculation over Jesus’ future and its link to the club’s remaining transfer priorities.
In the end, Jesus’ departure could be the move that transforms this into the perfect summer window – the kind Mikel Arteta has hinted he has never truly had at the club.
Lose Jesus for Eze? Jesus has become part of The Arsenal fabric hasn’t he?
Daniel O
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Jesus is just too good to lose hope in! I want him to stay and operate as a winger on either flank. Please Berta, keep Jesus!
If selling Jesus should be the key factors for Arsenal to unlock silverware for this season, no ill feelings about it. Jesus is a good player but is not a player the club can depend on because of his injury proneness
Who would want to buy an injured player though? Jesus likely will not be fully fit until the end of the year. He’s also on huge wages that I don’t think the kind of teams interested in him would afford.
Instead, we should be looking to reintegrate him in the squad with a view of him playing for us in the cup competitions at the turn of the year. I’m hoping we can win at least one domestic cup this season and I believe Jesus can contribute.
I think we are moving for Eze whether we sell anyone first or not. I also don’t think there would be any buyers for Jesus anyway, not until he’s proved his fitness and that’s if Arteta wants him gone. With Nelson possibly going to Fulham and surely a couple of others gone before the window closes, we need to keep some squad depth.
Who told you that, are you his Sporting Director or coach, Flamengoes from Brazil is coming for him, loan with obligation to buy
He isnt going to be fit till October, match fit till god knows when so why are you posting such nonsense articles.?
Rediculous article!!!! How many clubs will buy a player, who is injured?
So he wiil not be moving this summer.
He’s never been at the required level, riddled with injuries, no room for sentiment there’s a reason he was sold to a direct competitor by MCFC…not good enough, no ill feeling but we either push on and truly compete or we emotionally hang on to ‘likeable players’ and always be almost rans….
I’ll just assume you weren’t yet a gooner before Jesus’ first season with the Arsenal before the ’22 WC. Welcome.
Man, for about three months at the start of the season 22/23 , Jesus was without a doubt the most effective forward in the league. We were flying with him in the team until he suffered an injury during World Cup. Let’s not revise history. Jesus is a big part of why we went from 5th to 2nd.
Exactly Onyango 👍
Sell Him ASAP. Even Martinelli
I don’t think he will go due to injury but if he heals then he will still be useful of the bench
This would be fantastic news.
No insult please, everyone is intitle to his or her opinion, Gebreal Jesus is an injury prone player, if not, he would have been one of the best striker in Arsenal, for that reason he should move on to create space for Eberechi Eze.
Great news – if it happens.
If we’re honest about it, Jesus has been a (very) expensive luxury at Arsenal for some time now because he’s clearly injury-prone and is not effective in his role (scoring goals, it’s what strikers do) when he’s fit.
It’s high time he went, but let’s wait and see.
Jesus may not be so effective as a CF cause he’s more of a playmaker but we still need him on the bench not forgetting the fact that he’s always driving the ball into the box and creating chances with his top tier dribbling skills
Sell Martinelli Zinchenko and Nelson , these guys are like clowns on the pitch. Martinelli is too inconsistent, Zinny is not wat ars needs and Nelson is not at Ars level.