Revealed: Gabriel Jesus Arsenal transfer hope following Gunners UEFA Champions League blow
According to reports, Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus has not ruled out joining Arsenal this summer, despite the fact that the Gunners are certain to miss out on Champions League football.
Arsenal have already spoken with the Brazilian international’s representatives about a possible move during the forthcoming transfer season.
Jesus is said to want to leave City in order to gain more playing time ahead of Brazil’s World Cup campaign in Qatar at the end of the year.
Last week, Jesus’ agent, Marcelo Pettinati, stated that the 25-year-old sees a move to Arsenal as a “real possibility.”
“We had discussions with Arsenal about Gabriel Jesus and yes, we like the project.”Pettinati said.
“It’s a serious possibility so we’re discussing.
“There are six more clubs interested in Gabriel Jesus, he’s now focused on final games with Manchester City, then we’ll see what happens.”
Arsenal appeared to have been dealt a blow on Monday evening, as their 2-0 loss against Newcastle United dropped them to fifth place in the Premier League with one game remaining.
Mikel Arteta’s team, who face Everton on the last day of the season, now need Tottenham Hotspur to lose to Norwich City on Sunday to finish fourth.
According to The Sun, despite the fact that Arsenal will be out of the Champions League next season, Jesus “has not fully ruled out” a move to the Gunners.
Arsenal are hoping that Arteta’s friendship with Jesus will play a role, since the two worked closely together at City.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, commenting after Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle, says the Gunners now have a “huge problem” if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.
“Yes, it is over and I think that’s a massive problem, not just this season,” Carragher said on Sky Sports.
“I think it’s a huge problem for Mikel Arteta and this Arsenal team going forward.
“Europa League next season, [playing] Thursday-Sunday. They’ve had a big opportunity this season having no European football.
“That was a big advantage for them. They are not in the best four sides in the country but they had an advantage on the other teams and they still haven’t made it. I do really fear for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta next season, that’s a real bad one tonight|”
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Revealed: Gabriel Jesus Arsenal transfer hope following Gunners UEFA Champions League blow
