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Gabriel Jesus Transfer News: Napoli have returned for Gabriel Jesus, although discussions with Arsenal have yet to move into a serious phase. Brazilian outlet UOL reports that the Serie A giants hold a strong interest in the striker and have placed him high on their shortlist before the transfer window closes. Arsenal, though, have drawn a clear line. They will only open negotiations if a bid worth at least €20 million arrives.
That figure reflects the player’s current circumstances rather than his reputation. Jesus has entered the final year of his contract and wants regular football after an injury-hit campaign. He made 14 Premier League appearances during the 2025/26 season, scoring three goals across only 430 league minutes while starting just three matches. He chipped in with another two goals from six Champions League appearances, yet opportunities remained scarce under Mikel Arteta.
Napoli have admired the Brazilian for years. They tried to sign him back in 2023 before he decided to stay in North London. This time, the situation feels very different because Arsenal are reshaping their attack, while Jesus appears ready for a fresh challenge.
A €20 million valuation feels grounded in reality. Arsenal gain little by asking for a bigger fee because buyers already know the striker’s contract expires next summer. Add his recurring knee problems and a salary of around £265,000 per week, and there are obvious reasons why interested clubs would hesitate at a higher price.
Keeping Jesus would create another issue. Arsenal would continue paying close to £13.7 million a year in wages for a player who featured for fewer than 500 Premier League minutes last season. That hardly makes financial sense while the club continues rebuilding its forward line with younger options.
Gabriel Jesus Transfer News could trigger a bidding contest
Setting the asking price at €20 million opens the market instead of closing it. Napoli remain firmly interested, AC Milan continue tracking his situation, while Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli have entered the conversation as another possible destination. Competition between several clubs gives Arsenal a stronger position than demanding a figure few sides would seriously consider.
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Selling now would remove one of the club’s biggest salaries from the wage bill, create room in the squad, and hand Arteta greater financial freedom for the closing weeks of the window. Holding out for another €10 million may sound appealing, yet the risk of carrying an expensive fringe player for another season looks far greater than banking a fair fee and moving on.