
Mikel Arteta open to Arsenal sale of Gabriel Jesus
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has been linked with a move away from the North London club in recent months.
Gabriel Jesus has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal, and he needs to leave to play more often. The North London club paid £45 million to sign the Brazilian international a few years ago, but he has not been a regular under Mikel Arteta.
According to an update by ESPN Brasil, Arteta is open to selling Jesus. The Arsenal attacker is no longer a key part of his plans, and the Arsenal manager is ready to sanction his departure. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Gabriel Jesus has previously shown his quality in the Premier League with Manchester City, and there is no doubt that he would be an excellent addition for most teams. He has been linked with a return to Brazil for nearly a year. It will be interesting to see if he decides to return to his homeland.
Sitting on the bench at Arsenal is unlikely to be an appealing option for him. He will look to play regularly at this stage of his career. With the World Cup coming up in 2026, the Brazilian international will look to keep his chances of playing for his country in the mega event alive.
The versatile 28-year-old attacker needs to play more often for that to happen. Leaving Arsenal would be ideal for him. It remains to be seen whether a competitive team is willing to provide him with an exit route.
Jesus has no future at Arsenal
It is no surprise that Arteta is willing to let the player move on. Arsenal signed Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP in the summer transfer window. The Swede is the first-choice striker at Arsenal now, and Gabriel Jesus is no longer an important asset for them.
The 28-year-old will be desperate to sort out his future quickly and focus on his football once again. He will hope to secure a move away from Arsenal when the transfer window opens. Jesus is a versatile attacker who is capable of operating centrally as well as on the flanks.
The Brazilian international could be the ideal utility man in the right team. It remains to be seen whether he can find a suitable club where he will get regular opportunities. However, recent reports have claimed that Arsenal’s asking price may pose an issue for Flamengo.