Arsenal are poised to receive offers for Gabriel Jesus but are looking to keep the centre-forward this summer, while sporting director Edu is plotting the statement capture of a Spain ace, according to reports.
During the current transfer window, Arsenal have released the likes of Cedric Soares, Mohamed Elneny and Arthur Okonkwo, while also offloading Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares. In terms of signings, the Gunners have made David Raya’s loan move permanent by paying Brentford £27million, with fellow goalkeeper Tommy Setford joining from Ajax, too.
Several days ago, Arsenal agreed a £42million package to sign Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The deal was held up as Bologna had to agree on a sell-on fee with Calafiori’s previous club, FC Basel, but the 22-year-old has now been given permission to travel to the UK.
Calafiori will undergo medical tests and pen his Arsenal contract ahead of becoming Mikel Arteta’s first big summer signing of 2024.
While Calafiori will soon arrive at the Emirates, striker Jesus has been backed to leave ahead of the 2024-25 campaign getting underway.
Jesus has fallen behind Kai Havertz in Arteta’s pecking order and may have to spend even more time on the bench this season if Edu manages to land a lethal goalscorer such as Viktor Gyokeres.
