Gabriel Jesus has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and are now poised to join the Gunners on a £45m deal.
Arsenal agreed a contract with Manchester City on Friday and have now agreed a contract with the Brazil international until 2027. according to Fabrizio Romano†
Tottenham, Chelsea and Real Madrid have also expressed interest in signing Jesus, but the 25-year-old is now poised to become Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer, following goalkeeper Matt Turner, striker Marquinhos and midfielder Fabio Vieira, who have signed a £1 transfer. 34 million from Porto last week.
Jesus is expected to be Arsenal’s first-choice next season, following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette this summer, with Eddie Nketiah also in the equation.
Jesus has scored 95 goals in 236 appearances for City and has won four Premier League titles since arriving in England five years ago.
Mikel Arteta worked with the player when he was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Man City and is said to have been a key factor in Jesus’ decision to move to the capital.
Arsenal are also hoping to strike a deal to take over compatriot Raphinha from Leeds United.
The North London side has also expressed interest in signing Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans since the start of the year.
In recent weeks, however, the Gunners have cooled that interest, focusing instead on getting a deal for Jesus over the line.
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