Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is now attracting interest from a new Brazilian club. According to Portal Cruzeirense, Cruzeiro have joined the chase for the 28-year-old.
West Ham could be the reason for that.
It comes at a moment when Gabriel Jesus is close to completing his recovery from a serious knee injury. That’s kep him out for nine months.
Cruzeiro’s board is monitoring the situation because they may need to replace Kaio Jorge.
The striker has been linked with West Ham and Aston Villa.A January move is seen as a real possibility.
Of the pair, West Ham has been pushed the strongest.
Should Kaio leave, the Belo Horizonte side intend to explore options in the market, with Jesus appearing as an ambitious target.
The Gunners will listen to offers in the correct circumstances, even though the player has only just returned to light training.
However, Cruzeiro face a major obstacle. Gabriel Jesus has repeatedly stated that, if he ever returns to Brazilian football, Palmeiras would be his priority. He underlined that stance again in a recent interview, insisting he had “never had contact” with any other Brazilian club and that both sides hope to reunite when the time is right.
As a result, the idea of Cruzeiro pushing through a deal looks difficult, even if Arsenal accept negotiations.
For now, Jesus’ focus is on completing his recovery and fighting for minutes in North London, while his long-term future remains open.