Chelsea battling Arsenal and Real Madrid for Gabriel Jesus as transfer 'proposal' emerges

Real Madrid are said to be fearful that Chelsea have entered the race to sign Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus this summer.

Reports from Spanish outlet AS have claimed that Carlo Ancelotti’s side believe that Chelsea have entered the race to sign the Brazilian international forward this summer. Arsenal have been heavily linked with Jesus throughout the summer, while Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid emerged as potential suitors over the weekend. Arsenal’s arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with the four-time Premier League winner.

Chelsea are tipped to propose a bid to City once all the legalities of Todd Boehly’s $4.25billion take over of the Blues is completed, having officially bought the club from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich last week.

Jesus is expected to be allowed to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer despite scoring 13 times in all competitions last season. City completed the £51.2million signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund last month and also have Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez linking up with the squad after signing for the Sky Blues in January from River Plate, spending the first half of 2022 out on loan in Argentina.

Arsenal had been the frontrunners for his signature for a number of months and are in need of reinforcements up front. Captain Alexandre Lacazette recently announced his exit from the club, leaving Eddie Nketiah as the club’s only recognised striker, although he could also be departing the Emirates Stadium this month.

Reports suggest that the Gunners were even willing to double the Brazilian’s current salary to £200,000 a week, highlighting the vision Arteta’s side have for Jesus in north London.

However, while Arsenal have been increasingly