Arsenal Update: Gabriel Jesus Likely to Depart in January if Sale Agreement is Finalized
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus may be set for a surprising exit in January from the Emirates Stadium.
The Brazilian quickly made an impact after joining from Manchester City in 2022, boosting Arsenal’s attacking game and propelling them to the top of the table as they approached the World Cup in Qatar.
However, following an injury during the tournament while representing Brazil, the striker has struggled to regain his previous form. As a result, Jesus has only started two matches this season.
Arsenal will sell Gabriel Jesus this January, if a deal is in ‘the interests of all parties’
It seems that Jesus may be another victim of the curse surrounding Arsenal’s No.9 shirt.
The Brazilian was brought in as a prominent attacking option but has been overshadowed by Kai Havertz, who has demonstrated not only similar movement as a false nine but can also play as a target man.
Recently, Brazilian source UOL has indicated that Jesus will enter the January transfer window after parting ways with his agent.
The 27-year-old is facing a “turbulent” period at the Emirates, with speculation suggesting a possible return to South America, as former club Palmeiras reportedly expresses interest.
It appears that Jesus could depart N5 if a deal is favorable for everyone involved – but in eScored’s view, such a scenario seems unlikely for Arsenal. The club was keen on maintaining depth, as demonstrated by Reiss Nelson almost leaving in the summer, making losing a significant figure like Jesus implausible.
For a transfer to materialize in January, Arsenal would likely require a substantial offer, a suitable replacement, and for Jesus to express a strong desire to leave that would make the Gunners inclined to accommodate his wishes. Without these conditions, a summer transfer seems more probable.
Moreover, Arsenal would prefer to retain a player like Jesus, as he is capable of playing in various positions across the front line. His departure would necessitate finding a replacement who can effectively fill both central and wide roles.
Jesus is valued at €55 million, as stated by Transfermarkt. Arsenal is set to face Manchester United tonight as Premier League action returns, including a round of fixtures on Amazon Prime.
