Arsenal 'are the favourites to sign Man City striker Gabriel Jesus'

Arsenal are currently the favourites to sign Gabriel Jesus and the Man City striker is open to the move, according to reports.

The Gunners will look to strengthen their attacking options in the summer transfer window with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah set to leave the club on free transfers.

Mikel Arteta would therefore only have current wide forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe as central options, and The Athletic therefore claim the north London side are exploring the possibility of signing the 25-year-old Brazilian.

The report claims Arsenal technical director Edu has been holding talks with the Brazil international's representatives for a number of months, while boss Arteta worked with him in his previous role at the Etihad Stadium.

Jesus's deal at Man City expires in the summer of 2023 and that would appear to  enhance the prospect of a move, but negotiations have not begun between the two clubs.

Jesus - who signed for City from Palmeiras in 2016 - has started a mere 16 Premier League games for Pep Guardiola's men this season and has scored just three goals in those matches.

His game time is also likely to be reduced even further if City complete the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund as expected.

Sportsmail understand Haaland, 21, has agreed a mouthwatering package worth more than £500,000-a-week - which would make him the Premier League's top earner - with City ahead of the summer transfer window.

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