Arsenal edge closer to 50-million pound deal for Man City’s Gabriel Jesus

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal undertaking lastly appears to be like set to kick into the subsequent gear this summer time because the Gunners have begun to bolster their youthful camp, and are actually lastly closing in on a accomplished deal for Manchester Metropolis striker Gabriel Jesus.

It was first reported by The Daily Mail’s Mike Keegan that Arsenal and Metropolis had been near an settlement, earlier than the Gunners would finalize private phrases with the Brazilian worldwide. However switch insider Fabrizio Romano has since reported that Arsenal and Metropolis have reached a full verbal settlement, with a deal now in place, with private phrases underneath dialogue.

Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis have reached full verbal settlement right this moment for Gabriel Jesus. Deal in place after new assembly – been informed assured price is £45m. ??? #AFC

Arsenal are actually engaged on private phrases with Gabriel’s camp – remaining step to get the deal accomplished very quickly. pic.twitter.com/sNcy4TuTks

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2022

Arsenal have lengthy been linked with a transfer for Jesus this summer time, after the Gunners parted methods with each Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette within the span of six months, leaving the membership with Eddie Nketiah as the one senior striker within the first-team set-up.

Jesus, who could be deployed on both flank in addition to primarily being utilized in a quantity 9 function, matches the tactical refit underneath Arteta at Arsenal that has more and more demanded gamers which are succesful in all kinds of roles.

This falls consistent with one other summer time signing in Fábio Vieira who’s able to slotting into the workforce as an 8, 10, or on the best flank, whereas the likes of Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, and Gabriel Martinelli have all been tasked in a wide range of roles since rising to prominence within the first-team.

However as soon as a deal for Jesus is finalized, the Brazilian is predicted for use as the important thing entrance man for Arsenal, and his strike charge for Metropolis whereas being deployed as a quantity 9 paints an image of a participant whom Gunners followers could be assured in at the very least breaking the 15-goal barrier in a Premier League season, which might supply a extra constant platform than what each Aubameyang and Lacazette had been in a position to current in 2021-22.

This text was edited by
Conor Laird.