Arsenal could still sign Gabriel Jesus with the Manchester City striker seemingly open to a move despite the Gunners’ Champions League fate.
Arsenal lost 2-0 to Newcastle United on Monday night in a game they simply had to win.
The Gunners had lost 3-0 at Tottenham before then seeing Spurs beat Burnley 1-0 on Saturday. From being four points ahead of Tottenham, Arsenal found themselves two points behind.
The defeat at Newcastle has been catastrophic, leaving Arsenal two points behind with one game to play.
Arsenal need a miracle to get into the Champions League now and the fear is that transfer targets will now think twice about joining.
Arsenal could still sign Gabriel Jesus
Playing in the Champions League is a major pull for any player and almost a requirement for the top signings Arsenal want.
Striker Jesus is one such player having spent his entire time with Manchester City playing in the Champions League.
Dropping into the Europa League would be far from ideal for the Brazilian but Arsenal may still have hope.
The Sun report that Jesus and his team have not ruled out joining Arsenal despite Monday’s disaster.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta knows Jesus from their time together at Manchester City and the hope is that their connection is key.
Jesus will have other interest though. Erling Haaland is joining Manchester City this summer and that could push Jesus out.
Arsenal were confident of a deal according to Football London but that was before their Champions League fate looked so bleak.
It’s stated that Arsenal have held talks over a deal worth up to £50million and Jesus will weigh up all of his options this summer.
Arsenal still have hope here and they have to pray that Jesus wants to reunite with Arteta – even if he has Champions League offers from elsewhere on the table.
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