‘Nothing has changed’: Fabrizio Romano issues update on Arsenal interest in Brazilian after missing on Champions League spot race
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal is still in the running to recruit Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City this summer despite missing out on a top-four finish.
The north London club finished fifth in the Premier League table, two points behind local rivals Tottenham Hotspur, and failed to qualify for the Champions League.
Arsenal defeated Everton 5-1 at The Emirates on Sunday in the Premier League, but the Gunners were pipped to a top-four finish by Spurs, who triumphed 5-0 away to Norwich to secure their place in Europe’s finest club competition for next season.
Jesus has been linked with a move to the Emirates in recent weeks as Mikel Arteta explores adding firepower to his squad.
Now, Romano claims that the north Londoners are still interested in signing the 25-year-old from Manchester City this summer.
Posting on his Twitter account, Romano wrote: “Arsenal want Gabriel Jesus as priority and nothing has changed, even after missing on Champions League spot race. More to follow in the coming days.”
Arsenal want Gabriel Jesus as priority and nothing has changed, even after missing on Champions League spot race. More to follow in the coming days. ⤵️🇧🇷 #AFC https://t.co/QxqkRqpkZA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 22, 2022
Gabriel Jesus led Manchester City in scoring with 13 goals and nine assists this season.
The Brazilian was asked about his future after helping City win the Premier League title with a 3-2 victory against Aston Villa on Sunday, but the forward preferred to remain tight-lipped.
“About my future, it’s still uncertain,” Jesus told ESPN Brasil, as quoted by Metro. “I have a contract with City and I have already expressed my desire to the City people and to my agent. I have in my head very clear what I want.
“Today, I want to celebrate a lot with City. It’s obvious that I’m very happy here. Tomorrow, if everything goes well for me, my wife and our family, Helena [his daughter] will come to the world.
“So, I have to take advantage of this moment. Then, think about the team, smile at the team again. And, on vacation, I decide about my future.”
‘Nothing has changed’: Fabrizio Romano issues update on Arsenal interest in Brazilian after missing on Champions League spot race
