EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal to REFUSE Jesus sale

Steve Kay

Updated: 8 Oct 2024 11:33 BST
3 min read

Arsenal have no intention of parting ways with Gabriel Jesus during the upcoming January transfer window, according to club sources.

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FootballTransfers has been told that Mikel Arteta maintains full confidence in the Brazilian forward, despite his recent struggles to make an impact on the pitch.

Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City, has endured a difficult period at the Emirates. Since the World Cup, injuries have repeatedly sidelined him, leading to limited appearances and forcing him to relinquish his starting position as the team's main striker, Kai Havertz.

Recent reports suggested that Brazilian club Palmeiras recently reached out to Arsenal to inquire about Jesus' availability, however, sources close to the situation confirm that neither the club nor the player is entertaining the possibility of a move.

Jesus is worth €51.1 million according to our Estimated Transfer Value algorithm (ETV). He joined from the Etihad for €52.2m ahead of the 2022/23 season but has been plagued by injuries and a general lack of form.

Current ETV

Gabriel Jesus

F (C)

Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus

F (C)

Arsenal

ETV Range

€38.3M - €63.9M

Jesus makes goal-scoring claim

Jesus has played only seven times for Arsenal this season and made just two starts. Last Christmas, the 27-year-old openly admitted that scoring was not his strong point. He said to ESPN Brasil: “It was a moment there, after a stressful game in which there were many situations and we lost to a rival. And sometimes we get tired of talking about it, you know? It’s obvious that they’re going to hammer away at it.

"I’ve always been honest. And there, after the game, I felt like talking. It’s just that I put myself in a position where I think I said the wrong thing to those people who don’t make the effort to understand.

“I’ll say it again, but now I think it’s clearer: I don’t think scoring goals or fighting for the top scorer’s honour is my strong point, but I can improve, I want to improve and I will improve. I have other qualities too, but I score goals, I’ve scored goals that have helped the team, I’ve scored hat-tricks.”