Gabriel Jesus transfer news: Arsenal coup taking shape after Fabrizio Romano provides triple update

Arsenal are edging closer to bringing Man City striker Gabriel Jesus on board after transfer guru Fabrizio Romano provided three encouraging updates.

The Gunners will seek to revamp their forward line this summer to ensure Mikel Arteta is not left short on firepower. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has already moved on, while Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are set to become free agents.

One or both of that pair could depart, with West Ham reportedly now on pole position to sign Nketiah.

Arsenal have scheduled a third round of contract talks with the 22-year-old. Though whether they can offer the guarantees he’s demanding, only time will tell.

As such, one or two new strikers are expected to be signed and top of the list is seemingly Gabriel Jesus.

The Man City forward, 25, will see his contract at the Etihad expire in 2023. To avoid losing such a saleable asset for nothing, an exit this summer could be sanctioned.

What’s more, City have already wrapped up a deal to sign Argentine striker Julian Alvarez. He looks destined to be joined in Manchester by Erling Haaland.

Details on the Norwegian’s move to City can be found here, including the financial details that are far lower than many first thought.

With new faces arriving, Jesus’ time could be up and Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase. Indeed, the Athletic’s David Ornstein previously revealed talks over a move to north London have been ongoing for months.

Now, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has shed new light on the situation, and it makes for great reading for Gunners fans.

Firstly, Romano reaffirmed Arsenal’s desire to sign Jesus. The Italian tweeted Jesus is ‘top of their list’ in the attacking department.

Furthermore, Romano noted new ‘direct contacts’ have