“He has a future…“: Journo drops Man City transfer update, Guardiola will love it - opinion

Journalist Dean Jones has provided an update on the future of Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus amid reported interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, the respected insider suggested that a transfer is not a certainty for the Brazilian this summer, despite the recent speculation linking him with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed last week that the Gunners are “exploring the possibility” of prising the 25-year-old from the Etihad Stadium in the upcoming transfer window, while football.london suggested that both the £45m-rated marksman and AS Roma’s Tammy Abraham are on the north Londoners’ striker shortlist.

However, Jones has now raised hopes that the former Palmeiras man may still be lining up for the reigning Premier League champions next term, as he revealed that the player may still have a “future” under Pep Guardiola.

He told GiveMeSport: “It’s true that dialogue is open, but nothing is going to progress quickly with Arsenal. There’s a feeling among people around the club that he has a future at the club – he’s only 25 and is often used in big games.”

The £91k-per-week star has at times become something of a forgotten figure amid all the star-studded attacking talent at Guardiola’s disposal, although the former Barcelona manager will surely be delighted that the striker could still be on City’s books next summer.

Doubts had been cast over the 54-cap international’s future owing to the persistent links between City and Borussia Dortmund’s prolific marksman Erling Haaland, although on recent evidence Jesus has shown he still has a part to play at the club, even if the towering Norwegian is signed this summer.

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