The 27-year-old forward began his professional career with a Brazilian club, where he impressed by scoring 29 goals in 83 matches over two seasons. His performances quickly caught the eye of Manchester City, who secured his signature, leading to a successful stint in Europe.
However, his former club, now a top Serie A team, is eager to bring their star back to Brazilian football, hoping to make a high-profile addition to their attack ahead of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup next year. According to reports from Bola VIP, the team has set their sights on none other than Gabriel Jesus.
Despite Arsenal reportedly being open to offers for Jesus during the recent summer transfer window, no deal materialized.
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However, the situation remains fluid. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, has publicly backed the player, noting his positive performances during pre-season and challenging him to find the consistency that could see him play a more prominent role for the Gunners.
Since joining Arsenal, Jesus has made 83 appearances across all competitions. While he initially enjoyed a regular spot in the starting lineup, recent times have seen him fall down the pecking order. So far this season, he has mostly been limited to late substitute appearances in three out of Arsenal’s five Premier League matches.
As the January transfer window approaches, there is speculation that Arsenal may be willing to offload the 64-time Brazil international if they can recoup around €40 million (£33m/$45m) for his services.
Palmeiras, the Brazilian club looking to make a statement signing, could potentially meet this valuation by 2025, bringing their former star back to his homeland in a highly anticipated transfer.