Arsenal are heading into what could be a very interesting summer transfer window.
After spending over £250m last summer without making a significant sale, there may be some outgoings at the Emirates this summer.
Martin Odegaard’s future is uncertain, Gabriel Martinelli has been linked with a move away, while Kai Havertz has been linked to Bayern Munich.
Now, it has been reported that another of Arsenal’s top earners could be on the move this summer, as it’s been claimed that AC Milan want to sign Gabriel Jesus.
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AC Milan want Gabriel Jesus
Gianluca Di Marzio claims AC Milan want to sign Gabriel Jesus this summer.
The Italian club are looking to strengthen their attacking options, and Jesus fits the profile of an experienced forward who has experience of winning major honours.
Milan, of course, have a rich history of Brazilian attackers with the likes of Alexandre Pato, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaka all starring at San Siro.
From Arsenal’s perspective, the timing is important.
Arsenal are already assessing their attacking options, with questions around Viktor Gyokeres’ form and continued links to other forwards like Julian Alvarez. If Jesus were to leave, it would increase the need for reinforcements and potentially accelerate plans to reshape the front line.
Selling Jesus could generate funds and open space for a new signing, but it also removes experience and depth. Arsenal are competing on multiple fronts, and losing a player who can cover several positions adds risk unless a clear replacement is lined up.
On top of this, Jesus seemingly would take some convincing to leave.
What Gabriel Jesus has said about his Arsenal future
Gabriel Jesus is being linked away from Arsenal, but back in January, he made it clear that he doesn’t want to leave north London.
“My wish is to stay at Arsenal. I have a contract as well. I want to extend my contract, I want to stay, I want to win trophies with Arsenal because I came here with a purpose,” Jesus said.
Of course, six months is a long time in football, and circumstances can change very quickly, but, Jesus was steadfast in the idea that he wants to stay at Arsenal earlier this year.
Whether or not that has changed is unclear, but, as of right now, we have to assume that Jesus won’t be in any rush to leave north London.
Jesus staying at Arsenal wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world either. At his best, Jesus is still a fantastic player, so much so that Max Dowman hailed him earlier this season after a standout performance vs Leeds.
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