Arsenal Open to Gabriel Jesus Transfer Exit

Arsenal is reportedly open to the idea of letting Gabriel Jesus leave the club this summer. The 27-year-old striker has struggled to make an impact for the Gunners this season, with manager Mikel Arteta often relying on Kai Havertz as the main striker.

Jesus has had a challenging second season at the Emirates Stadium, missing a total of 16 games on top of the 15 he was absent for last term.

With just eight goals in 33 appearances and Havertz preferred in the number nine role, the future of the Brazilian international is now under scrutiny.

Arteta’s Four-Man Wishlist

If a significant bid comes in for Jesus, Arsenal’s technical director Edu will reportedly look to sign one of Arteta’s four primary targets. These targets include:

1. Ivan Toney: Arsenal were previously linked with the Brentford talisman, who has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs. Toney’s physicality, goal-scoring ability, and penalty-taking skills make him an attractive option.
2. Alexander Isak: The Newcastle United star has been in excellent form this year, netting nine goals in his last eight matches. Isak has drawn comparisons to Thierry Henry and could be a valuable addition to Arsenal’s attack.
3. Benjamin Sesko: RB Leipzig’s Slovenian forward has impressed since joining the club from Red Bull Salzburg. At just 20 years old, Sesko has shown potential and could be a long-term prospect for Arsenal.
4. Viktor Gyokores: Sporting CP’s sharpshooter has been in fine form, scoring 40 goals and providing 14 assists in 46 matches. The former Coventry player would be looking to prove himself in the Premier League.

Potential Financial Support

While these players would come at a significant cost, Arteta is expected to receive further financial support from the Kroenke family in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The sale of Jesus would only add to Arsenal’s already substantial budget, providing additional funds for potential signings.

This article was updated 3 months ago