‘What Pep loves’ – Arsenal legend ‘not surprised’ by Jesus interest

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has admitted that he is ‘not surprised’ that Man City striker Gabriel Jesus is attracting interest from his former club.

It was reported on Friday that the Gunners are the favourites to sign the Brazilian this summer, with the player ‘open’ to a move.

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A day later Jesus scored four and provided one assist as his side battered Watford 5-1 in the Premier League.

Unsurprisingly, City manager Pep Guardiola was high in praise of the 25-year-old following his terrific performance against the Hornets.

“If there’s one person who deserves the best in life for him, his family and his friends, it’s Gabriel,” the Spaniard said after the win.

“All of us at the club, when he has one of these situations, we’re happy for him because he’s so generous. It doesn’t matter what position he’s going to play, we know how he fights for his mates. He’s fantastic.”

"I'm the happiest man in the world because always he is there."

Pep Guardiola speaks very highly of Gabriel Jesus' after he scored four goals for Man City pic.twitter.com/FFYXUi8gKO

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Arsenal are searching for a new No. 9 with Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette both out of contract at the end of the season.

The club’s legendary striker, Wright, has hinted that City should look to keep hold of Jesus – who is out of contract in 2023.

“He can play down the centre and there is no surprise that people are interested in him,” Wright said (via Manchester Evening News). “On any given day, a striker who is doing the kind of work he does, you are going to score goals.

“We are talking about someone who has got 29 assists, too. This is what Pep loves