Saliba isn’t the only Arsenal man attracting overseas interest – Gabriel Jesus recently received an approach, rather for a different reason, however. According to South American sources, Globo, the 12-time Brazilian champions, Palmeira, proposed a shock return for Jesus to South America, but their enquiry was reportedly turned down swiftly, with the Gunners unwilling to entertain an exit for their striker.
Gabriel Jesus’ 2023/24 Premier League Statistics
Matches
27
Goals
4
Assists
5
Shots Per 90
3.35
Key Passes Per 90
1.77
Jesus has struggled for form at N5 lately, scoring just four times since the beginning of last season, and new fan-favorite, Kai Havertz, has replaced his role as the team’s centre-forward. Notwithstanding the poor output, there remains a sense that Jesus could feature in useful rotational roles across the front-line, and it may be for that reason why the club were reluctant to initiate negotiations.
With a congested winter fixture schedule fast approaching, Arteta will be hoping for the absolute best from each individual in the squad, and should Jesus be hoping for an extended future at the Emirates, now is the ideal time to prove his worth.
