Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus could be set for a midseason exit, with Arsenal “accepting” to let the Brazilian leave the club.
The Gunners are still being linked with a new striker after a summer in which they failed to add a No.9 to their ranks, with Florian Wirtz said to be on the shortlist in attack, too. This would likely spell the end of Jesus’s time in north London, with the forward the latest Arsenal star to have seemingly been cursed by taking the No.9 shirt.
Manager Mikel Arteta has Kai Havertz leading the line with the likes of Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and the on-loan Raheem Sterling as options for his frontline. But Jesus has struggled since his move from Manchester City and may be the one to make way for a big signing.
Gabriel Jesus signed for Arsenal in 2022 from Manchester City, with the Citizens purchasing Erling Haaland as his replacement. Jesus made an instant impact at the Gunners, transforming their attack and helping Arteta’s side to the top of the table prior to the World Cup break.
But injuries have hampered his time in north London, with Kai Havertz taking his spot as the first-choice centre-forward. Now, BolaVIP in Brazil reports that a move back to a former club could be on the cards.
The report states that Palmeiras in Brazil are working on bringing the star back to the place where it all began for him. Arsenal are said to be more than open to letting him leave in January.
Palmeiras would have to stump up around €40 million, according to the report. This is on the high side for a Brazilian club but the Verdao are said to want to make a statement ahead of their appearance at next summer’s revamped Club World Cup.
