Arsenal have Gabriel Jesus decision to make, and they might not like it

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Arsenal have some difficult decisions to make this summer.

Benjamin Sesko wants to join Arsenal and Andrea Berta is in talks with RB Leipzig over the striker. However, a possible move for Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon has not been ruled out either.

Mikel Arteta is desperate for a winger and following news that Bryan Mbeumo wants to move to Manchester United, a decision now needs to be made on which other target is to be pursued.

Arsenal fans are furious over Leroy Sane links and supporters may also be unhappy at the difficult decision surrounding Gabriel Jesus that the club have to make.

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Arsenal face tough Gabriel Jesus transfer decision

Jesus is under contract at Arsenal until 2027 but is currently recovering from an ACL injury sustained in the Gunners FA Cup defeat to Manchester United back in January.

A return date for the Brazilian forward is still unknown however, Jesus has been spotted at Palmeiras as he continues to ramp up his road back to fitness.

Should the Gunners complete their anticipated attacking signings this summer, it would mean Jesus would fall further out of favour at Arsenal.

With such a serious injury sustained, clubs would think twice about paying a transfer fee for the striker and Arsenal would be left with Jesus still on their wage bill.

Arsenal may have to send Gabriel Jesus out on loan

One option for the club would be to allow Jesus to depart the Emirates Stadium on loan. However, that would further enhance the risk that the 28-year-old leaves on a free transfer in 2027.

Should a club take a chance on Jesus this summer, a loan deal would be the likeliest route given that the forward is expected to miss a chunk of the start of the season.

An ACL injury is also a blow that some players fail to fully recover from so there would be the risk that Jesus doesn’t return with the same sharpness as he had before that cruel moment.

Arsenal have to protect themselves in this situation, as much as supporters would love to see the Brazilian back fit and firing in Arteta’s plans.