Arsenal attacker opens door to summer exit
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus could be heading towards a fresh start in Serie A, with the Gunners prepared to consider a sale rather than risk losing him for nothing next summer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Jesus would be very happy to move to Italy and has placed Serie A high on his list of preferred destinations.
Why it matters for Arsenal
Jesus remains an intelligent, versatile forward who can play centrally or from the left, but his Arsenal role has clearly diminished. He made only 14 Premier League appearances last season after returning from a serious knee injury and scored three goals. Napoli could offer something Arsenal cannot currently guarantee: regular football and a prominent attacking role.
What comes next?
Much now depends on Napoli creating space in their squad and presenting an acceptable offer. If Romelu Lukaku leaves and the finances work, this feels like a transfer that could accelerate quickly. With the Gunners currently 7 points clear at the top of the Premier League, they are in a strong position to consider a sale and reinvest in other areas of the squad.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Premier League, 85 pts, 26W-7D-5L from 38 games, recent form WWWWW.
The latest English reporting supports the possibility of a deal, with The Sun saying Arsenal are ready to cash in on Jesus, although his salary of more than £200,000 per week could complicate negotiations. A transfer feels increasingly sensible for everyone involved. Jesus's current contract situation also means that allowing him to enter the final months of his contract without either renewing or selling would significantly weaken Arsenal's position.
Currently sidelined
Jurriën Timber and Louie Copley are the only two players currently sidelined for the Gunners, with Jesus looking to potentially join Napoli in the coming weeks. With the transfer window closing soon, time is running out for a deal to be agreed.
Recent form (last 5): 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first); on a 5-game winning run.
The Gunners are currently on a 5-game winning run, with their last result being a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on May 24th. With the new season not yet under way, the Gunners are looking to build on their strong finish to the previous campaign and make a push for more silverware this season.
