Arsenal could sanction shock January sale with popular player ‘earmarked’ for transfer

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Though the summer transfer window has only just closed, attention is already on what Arsenal could do in January.

Andrea Berta was eager to impress in his first window as Arsenal’s sporting director, and the Italian did just that. 

Arsenal welcomed eight new players in the summer transfer window, ensuring that Mikel Arteta’s squad was strengthened in all areas. 

There was one complaint about what happened over the summer, however, as Arsenal proved that they’re still a club who are abhorrently poor at selling.

Gabriel Jesus could be sold by Arsenal in January

Arsenal had the highest net spend of the summer, spending £254m but only generating £8.9m, despite letting six players leave on deadline day.

Though it was clear who needed to be in and out, Arsenal sanctioned five loan exits on deadline day, five departures that really should’ve been permanent sales. 

On top of that, there’s frustration over Albert Sambi Lokonga’s woeful sale price upon joining Hamburg, giving Berta clear direction about what needs to be done going forward. 

Such could start in January, as The Athletic noted when reviewing how the summer transfer window went for each Premier League club.

When it came to Arsenal, sales were pinpointed as a weak spot, with it possible that the club ‘might look’ to sell one or two players in the winter market.

The Athletic revealed that one of those players could be Gabriel Jesus, saying that the Brazilian is ‘one who could be earmarked for a sale’.

The idea is rather unsurprising after Jesus was left out of Arsenal’s Champions League squad, as his career in North London continues to be derailed by injury.

Arsenal need to sell Jesus

There are few players more adored at the Emirates than the former Manchester City striker.

It’s impossible not to sympathise with the Brazilian, who works tirelessly towards his best, only to be consistently struck down by injury problems. 

Though Jesus is one of the most skilful players Arsenal have and still has a lot to give, it would be a fair decision to cash in on the 28-year-old, for both his and the club’s sake.

From the club’s point of view, the forward is one of the highest earners and has a contract expiring in 2027, and, for Jesus, consistent game time is needed to build himself back to his best. 

It would be a painful goodbye, but one that could be the best option for the striker to get himself back on track.