Mikel Arteta has ruled out the possibility of Gabriel Jesus leaving Arsenal in January.
Jesus has been linked with a return to Brazil, with his former side Palmeiras said to be interested in taking the struggling striker back to South America.
The 27-year-old has scored just one goal in his past 31 games for Arsenal but Arteta has ruled out any chance of a January exit from Emirates Stadium.
Asked about reports in Brazil that Arsenal would let Jesus go in January, Arteta said on Tuesday: “No, no sense.”
Jesus has scored just one goal in his past 31 games for Arsenal
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Jesus joined Arsenal in a £45million deal from Manchester City in 2022 and still has two-and-a-half years left on his contract.
But he has found game-time at Arsenal difficult behind Kai Havertz and has lost his place in the Brazil squad.
Jesus has made just six starts for the Gunners this season, 12 substitute appearances and has scored just one goal.
With Arsenal chasing a winner at Fulham on Sunday, he was brought on for the final 16 minutes.
His last start was on November 23 in the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
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