Napoli are among a list of clubs showing interest in Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, who has now entered the final year of his contract at the Emirates Stadium
Italian football agent Giovanni Branchini
Italian football agent Giovanni Branchini represents Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus
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Gabriel Jesus' agent Giovanni Branchini has revealed up to four Italian clubs are interested in his client, who has already closed the door on a potential switch to Turkey.
football.london understands Besiktas are among the Brazilian centre-forward's admirers but for now, the player's preference is to remain in Europe's top-five leagues.
Napoli and AC Milan like Jesus but Branchini has dismissed suggestions that direct talks have already taken place with the former after he visited the club's training camp last week.
Instead, he was there to see boss Massimiliano Allegri and help a close colleague handle Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa's contract discussions with the Serie A outfit.
Speaking to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, the agent clarified exactly what is going on with Jesus' future, explaining: "My trip wasn't related to Gabriel Jesus, but to other issues that I think you've identified.
"For several months, many clubs have been sounding out the player's situation to understand Arsenal 's intentions, numbers and expectations.
"I've had three Italian clubs approach me, and a potential fourth had expressed interest at a time when they seemed on the verge of selling an important striker in the squad. They had the possibility of trying the Gabriel card in their head. This is the reality.
"And I can add that apart from a couple of Turkish clubs, rejected because they weren't interested in going to Turkey, there haven't been any other significant negotiations."
Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli.
Gabriel Jesus (right) is wanted by a number of clubs in Italy(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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He added, clarifying on Napoli: "We've never spoken about this situation: there's never been any negotiations and consequently there couldn't have been an okay from us or the player.
"Dreaming, possibly, is possible under certain conditions that don't exist at this stage. And to say otherwise is inappropriate for Napoli and for Gabriel Jesus."
Jesus was a second-half substitute on Sunday as Arsenal lost 3-2 in the Emirates Cup to Borussia Dortmund.
The versatile attacker, who can also operate out wide, is free to leave the Gunners and is valued at up to £20million.
It's difficult to envisage the Premier League champions receiving that fee, however, given Jesus will be able to discuss a free transfer and pre-contract agreement in under six months.
He mustered three top-fight goals in 14 appearances last season after missing the first few months of the campaign with a serious knee injury sustained the previous season.
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