Palmeiras and Flamengo are the major contenders for Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus ahead of the future window, with the striker likely to be allowed to leave.

According to Fichajes, Gabriel Jesus continued to attract big interest from clubs in his homeland, Brazil. It appears Flamengo and boyhood club Palmeiras are the prime contenders for the 28-year-old Arsenal utility man, who could be allowed to leave the North London side for the right offer.

Gabriel Jesus suffered an unfortunate Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury back in January, and he continues to recover from the problem ahead of a possible return at the end of the year. The Brazilian has been a key star for Mikel Arteta, but his influence has waned over the last 12 months or so.

Arteta would be open to selling him, and the club are open to offers if the right proposal arrives on their table. Due to his injury, there weren’t a host of clubs keen on him, but Arsenal are reportedly demanding at least £30-35 million to offload him.

Whether that is something that interested parties will pay remains the question, as the major interest continues to evolve from Brazilian giants Flamengo and Palmeiras. It was the latter where Jesus came through as a player before his move to Manchester City and then to Arsenal.

Flamengo have been interested back in the summer, and they could make a concerted effort to bring him back to Brazil in January, if they can get a deal in place with Arsenal. The prospects of it are a little challenging, given the player’s wages and what the Gunners might demand for his sale.

Palmeiras could be the favourites to land Gabriel Jesus

Palmeiras have the obvious advantage in the race for Jesus, given their past association with the player, and the 28-year-old Arsenal utility man could be open to the idea. However, it may be the finances that play a crucial role, as the Brazilian giants will certainly look at leveraging a deal, given Arsenal does not want the player anymore since the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres in the summer.

It remains to be seen how Arteta plans for the 28-year-old Arsenal utility man’s future, given that he could still integrate him if there is a lack of offers. However, on the front of him moving away, right now, there are only the two Brazilian sides that are keen, although that could change if Jesus proves his fitness in the coming months.