For several months, there have been ongoing reports linking Brazilian club Palmeiras with a potential move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus. This interest seems ambitious, considering Palmeiras’ history with the player, having nurtured him from a young talent into one of the best prospects in Brazilian football before selling him to Manchester City. During his time at City, Jesus won multiple trophies and established himself as a key player. However, since his transfer to Arsenal to reunite with manager Mikel Arteta, his performance has drawn mixed reactions from fans.
Despite being expected to be Arsenal’s main striker, Jesus has struggled with his goal-scoring form this season. His position in the starting lineup has been challenged, with the Gunners increasingly relying on Kai Havertz for attacking contributions. This shift in dynamics raises questions about Jesus’s long-term future at Arsenal, particularly after the club’s failed pursuit of Benjamin Sesko during the summer transfer window. Many fans are now suggesting that it may be time for Arsenal to consider selling the forward if he cannot reclaim his starting role and scoring touch.
In light of Palmeiras’ interest, the club’s president, Leila Pereira, recently confirmed that they reached out to Arsenal regarding a potential transfer. However, their inquiries were met with a firm rejection. Pereira revealed in an interview with Globo Sport, “Gabriel Jesus is not coming. We got in touch with Arsenal, and they said: ‘Leila, there are no conditions whatsoever. We are not going to negotiate the athlete.’ Closed the subject.”
She further emphasised the club’s strategy, stating, “Our base are these athletes who are already with us and are extremely successful. There are some positions that Abel would like to reinforce, but I’ll tell you in advance: forget the star. The big star of Palmeiras is the squad. I don’t believe in idols.”
While Pereira’s comments highlight Palmeiras’ focus on building a strong squad rather than relying on individual stars, it also indicates that Jesus remains a valued player at Arsenal. However, the ongoing scrutiny over his lack of goals could impact his standing among the fanbase. Strikers are often judged by their ability to find the back of the net, and if Jesus continues to struggle in this area, the Gunners might need to reassess his role within the team and potentially explore transfer options in the future.
As it stands, Jesus’s situation at Arsenal remains complex. He is undoubtedly an important player for the team, but as the pressure to perform mounts, both for him personally and for the club’s ambitions, the coming months will be crucial for his future at the Emirates Stadium. The combination of fan expectations, competition for starting spots, and the possibility of transfer interest from other clubs like Palmeiras will create a challenging environment for the Brazilian striker to navigate.
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Eight games no goals no assist so far is not good reading for the Brazilian who did not join up with International team mates due to a slump in the star form.
His game time has been limited, mainly because the big German is on fire, scoring in the last seven consecutive games at home
But all that maybe about to change due to squad fitness issues.
The Brazilian who is instrumental to where Arsenal is now may have an half dozen games to salvage his Arsenal career, but if class is permanent he could come alive with a decent run in the team.
But it’s not just this season, of course. He has, in fairness, had relatively little game time so far (but that’s hardly surprising though). However, we have last season to take into account – 4 goals in 27 EPL games. That’s appalling for a striker – and behind what several EPL defenders would expect.
Arsenal needs to offload Jesus (if they can, that is). He may have played a big part in the development of the side in the early days after his arrival from City, but he’s clearly not up to the job on his current form. At a reported £14m a year in salary he is by far the most expensive “passenger” at The Emirates.
Whether he’ll actually go should an offer come in is another matter altogether though. He has a contract until summer 2027 (in hindsight, not the best piece of contractual business by Arsenal). If, as he’s indicated previously, he is “happy” at Arsenal then he stays – and Arsenal pays (around £40m or so in total salary from this season until his contract expires). Could that money be used for a replacement – a striker who scores goals – I wonder? Makes you think.
He’s happy because he like the gaffer project as most players thinks something special is building at the Emirates and want to be a part.
South American are hard working working players and will do the honorable thing and move on, if they are not playing, remember William, Joe Felix from Atlantic and countless others.
Gunsmoke,
You say the South Americans do the honorable thing and move on.
Well on that premise, Jesus isn’t very honorable with the dross he produces game after game is he.
Many of us hope he will move but just because some of his compatriots have doesn’t mean he will. Until/unless he does, it remains a lot of money for a little return.
I wonder if a non-league team could come in for him.
Silly me what am I thinking, most of these non-league teams have probably got better strikers on their books. (And I use the word striker in Jesus’s case lightly).