The Brazilian is pictured arriving at the Arsenal training ground in Colney, London, embracing the Gunners’ technical director, Edu.
His transfer to Arsenal is expected to be completed later this week. Jesus is going to sign a five-year deal and was offered the No9 shirt, which is available after Alexandre Lacazette left to return to Lyon.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be delighted to reach his top target.
The signing of a striker was a priority for Arsenal this summer after Lacazette left with a free transfer and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also left for Barcelona in January.
Jesus is ready to come in and lead the line for Arsenal, but he also has the ability to work wide.
He has a good relationship with Arteta, after working with him when the Spaniard was an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, and that influenced his decision.
Jesus will become Arsenal’s second big summer signing after paying £ 34m for Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira last week. They also signed goalkeeper Matt Turner in a £ 7.5 million deal with MLS team New England Revolution.
The Gunners want to further strengthen their attack and remain in talks with about an agreement for Raphinha. The Leeds wing is also attracting interest from Barcelona, Tottenham, Newcastle and Chelsea.