Gabriel Jesus’ agent reveals Manchester City forward likes Arsenal ‘project’ after transfer talks

Gabriel Jesus’ agent says a transfer to Arsenal is a ‘serious possibility’ and claims the Manchester City forward likes the ‘project’ offered by Mikel Arteta’s side.

Arsenal have made the signing of a new striker one of their top priorities for the summer transfer window having failed to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January, while Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah could both leave at the end of the season when their contracts expire.

Jesus already has experience of working alongside Arteta at City and it’s understood that the Brazil international is keen to secure more playing time ahead of Brazil’s World Cup campaign in Qatar at the end of the year.

City’s decision to press ahead with their £51 million move for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is also likely to reduce Jesus’ playing time, with the 25-year-old starting just 19 games in the Premier League this season.

Jesus’ representative, Marcelo Pettinati, has revealed that positive discussions have been held with Arsenal but six other clubs are also in the running.

‘We had discussions with Arsenal about Gabriel Jesus and yes, we like the project,’ Pettinati told Fabrizio Romano.

‘It’s a serious possibility so we’re discussing.

‘There are six more clubs interested in Gabriel Jesus, he’s now focused on final games with Manchester City, then we’ll see what happens.’

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Speaking after the 5-1 win over Watford last month, Pep Guardiola admitted he was unsure over Jesus’ future at City but insisted that the