Arsenal interested
Gabriel Jesus responded to reports of his impending departure with four goals and one assist in Manchester City’s 5-1 win over Watford FC on Saturday. The 25-year-old left it unclear whether the probability of staying with the “Citizens” increased again due to his gala. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Saturday that a decision was made per transfer in the summer, the portal “The Athletic” struck a similar note – especially since the Skyblues are said to be about to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland (21).
“This is not the right time to think about it,” Jesus said (quoted via “The Guardians”) now with a view to his sporting future and his contract valid until 2023. “Now is the best moment of the season. I want to enjoy myself, focus on my team, fight for the Premier League title with my team-mates. I won it three times with my teammates. I know how that feels and I want that feeling again. And then, of course, we also have the difficult game on Tuesday against Real Madrid (Champions League semifinals; ed.), and that’s my focus.”
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Arsenal FC is considered to be the most interested party for Jesus. Coach Mikel Arteta worked with the offensive man during his time as Pep Guardiola’s assistant from the beginning of 2017 to the end of 2019 and his move to the “Gunners”, so he knows the Brazilian very well. Captain Alexandre Lacazette’s contract with the Londoners is about to expire, and it’s uncertain whether the 30-year-old will stay or move. In addition, Arteta has only one other trained centre-forward available at Arsenal in Eddie Nketiah (22).
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Transfer in summer? Gabriel Jesus points to a multitude of strikers at Man City
In the current season, Jesus, who signed for 32 million euros in January 2017, has scored eleven goals and twelve assists in 35 appearances in all competitions. The striker was in the starting XI 22 times. Exact playing time: 2,076 minutes, which means 14th place in Man City’s internal ranking. It’s not about him, but about everyone, emphasized the professional. “I know what I’m expecting, of course, but I also know that we have very good players who can play any game and sometimes it’s not just me, but also Riyad (Mahrez), sometimes Raz (Sterling), and Jack (Grealish) joined this season and see how it is here. We have a lot of good wingers and strikers.”
in one “Marca” interview Jesus confirmed that he only wanted to concentrate on sports for the time being. “Then we’ll see what happens in terms of a change or the completion of a cycle.” When asked if he would like to play in Spain one day, he said: “Of course I would like to do that. (…) I would like to have this experience again.”
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