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Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus keeps everyone guessing after title glory
Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus wrote one of the more bittersweet footnotes of Arsenal’s Premier League title-winning season on Sunday. The Brazilian scored the decisive goal against Crystal Palace on the final day of the campaign, ending a 22-year wait for the trophy in the most dramatic fashion. Yet, speaking to ESPN Brazil after the final whistle, according to reports, Jesus refused to give a straight answer about his future.
“The future belongs to God,” he said. “I still have one year left on my Arsenal contract. I want to play and prove to myself that I can still play at a high level.” He acknowledged the season had been mentally gruelling, describing the difficulty of returning from a serious injury only to find himself behind Viktor Gyökeres in the attacking order.
Jesus made just 14 Premier League appearances this season, scoring three goals and starting only three league matches. He maintained he had silenced doubters by returning fully fit from the start of the Champions League campaign, adding he could easily have scored two or three more goals against Palace, a statement that read more like a plea for recognition than a farewell speech.
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Arsenal transfer news: what the clubs and figures say?
Arsenal are reportedly ready to sell Jesus for around £30 million, with his £265,000-per-week wages considered a significant obstacle for potential buyers. Atlético Madrid and Juventus have both made enquiries, with Atlético’s interest potentially opening the door to a complex deal involving Julian Alvarez. Palmeiras have also declared interest, though matching Arsenal’s financial demands remains a challenge for the Brazilian club.
Arsenal transfer news: Will Arsenal actually let him leave?
I feel yes, and it feels increasingly inevitable. Arsenal had already considered selling Jesus before his ACL injury in January 2025 delayed that decision by a year. With his contract running to 2027, this summer represents the last opportunity to recover any meaningful fee. The squad has moved on structurally, and Gyökeres now leads the line without question.
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Keeping a 29-year-old on £265,000 per week in a back-up role makes little financial sense, particularly when Arsenal are pursuing targets like Alvarez to genuinely strengthen the attack. Jesus still believes in himself, and that goal against Palace confirmed he retains quality. But belief alone does not justify that wage bill in a rotation role. Arsenal’s business this summer will almost certainly begin with his departure, and that feels like the right call for both parties within the current Arsenal transfer news cycle.