Arsenal target who compares himself to Gabriel Jesus axed at half time in World Cup defeat

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Arsenal want Jesus Ferreira but the United States striker struggled against the Netherlands and was substituted at half time.

The Gunners may be looking for another striker down the line.

Gabriel Jesus is still playing well but the goals aren’t flowing whilst Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun should be in contention behind him for a while yet.

Still, it’s wise to keep an eye on striking talents just in case Arsenal need to make a move and they may look towards MLS again.

Arsenal target Jesus Ferreira subbed for USA

Arsenal have been looking towards the MLS market of late.

Colorado Rapids defender Auston Trusty signed in January before goalkeeper Matt Turner arrived from New England Revolution over the summer.

Add in the recent pursuit of Orlando City winger Facundo Torres and it seems that Edu and co are placing a keen focus on football in America.

Then there is striker Jesus Ferreira, with the FC Dallas attacker on Arsenal’s radar according to claims from Give Me Sport earlier this month.

Ferreira, 21, smashed 18 goals in 31 MLS games last season to secure himself a spot in the United States World Cup squad.

Ferreira has even told Alexi Lalas and the State of the Union podcast that he would compare himself to Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus.

A versatile forward who loves to drop deep and link play, Ferreira was given a chance to shine against the Netherlands.

Gregg Berhalter brought Ferreira in to start as American’s striker but it really didn’t go to plan.

Ferreira failed to register a single shot or key pass and touched the ball just 26 times before being taken off at half time.

This was Ferreira’s first appearance of the World Cup and he just didn’t look up to speed with the game in Qatar.

Ferreira will hope that Arsenal aren’t too put off after seeing this performance, with Edu no doubt watching on during Saturday’s game.