ARSENAL are yet to make their move in the summer transfer window with big changes, Arsenal fans are bracing themselves for updates on two names in particular.
Gabriel Jesus and Youri Tielemans are both said to be priorities for Mikel Arteta, with talks between the club and the players’ representatives taking place.
Gabriel Jesus has emerged as the club’s top target, the Gunners are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements this summer after allowing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette to leave the club.
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The Brazilian is said to “like the project” at the Emirates after his representatives held talks with Arsenal. Mikel Arteta may possible sign two attackers this summer as Eddie Nketiah also set to become a free agent this summer.
The Gunners are not the only club on Gabriel and it’s not surprising to see him take time over a decision on his future. The Brazillian wants to start matches and his 100% on leaving City for first team football.
Fabrizio Romano writing in his exclusive CaughtOffside column, Romano says Gunners fans can expect potentially significant developments in the next few hours.
Arsenal are set to hold further talks over a possible deal for Jesus today, and the Brazil international remains their top target up front.
Still, it could be that if progress isn’t made in today’s talks, the north London giants will move on to other targets.
“Gabriel Jesus is still the main target of Arsenal as of today,” Romano explains. “In the next few hours there will be new contacts to understand if they can reach an agreement or move to other targets.
The Gunners are confident that there are very decent alternatives out there who would surely do a job at the Emirates Stadium.
Townflex Sports takes a look at possible alternatives: Christopher Nkunku, Victor Osimhen, Jonathan David, Alexander Isak, Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin could all be on the move this summer.
The Gunners are looking to bring in Belgium’s midfielder Youri Tielemans after struggling to cover the absences of Thomas Partey last season, who was injured for the run-in.
According to reports, the Leicester star has just a year remaining on his current contract at the King Power Stadium and could be available for a bargain fee of around £25million.
Former Monaco midfielder has impressed in the Nations League with Belgium, providing two assists and scoring one goal in four appearances.
Youri Tielemans played a significant role between 2020 and 2021 in his side’s back-to-back fifth place finishes in the Premier League and scored the winning goal in last year’s FA Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley.
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith, believes the Belgian would be a good signing for Gunners who are aiming to finish in the top four next season.
Speaking to BookiesBonuses, he said: “It feels to me like they have already said their goodbyes. I would imagine he will definitely move this summer.”
“I can’t imagine they will wait until next summer and lose him on a free. I think he’ll go.”
