Home Football GUNNER NEWS: Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has struggled to recreate early form in an Arsenal shirt – and is now a target for a surprise exit from the Emirates Stadium

GUNNER NEWS: Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has struggled to recreate early form in an Arsenal shirt – and is now a target for a surprise exit from the Emirates Stadium

Football — 10/01/2024

Gabriel Jesus could be leaving Arsenal in the middle of the season because the club is “willing” to let the Brazilian leave.

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After not adding a No. 9 player this summer, the Gunners are still being linked with a new striker. Florian Wirtz is also said to be on the watchlist for an attack role. This is likely to be the end of Jesus’ time in north London. The forward is the latest Arsenal star to have been cursed by wearing the No. 9 shirt. 

Kai Havertz leads the line for manager Mikel Arteta. Other choices for the front line include Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Raheem Sterling, who is on loan from Manchester City. Still, Jesus has had a tough time since moving from Manchester City, so he might have to make room for a big deal. 

Arsenal willing to let Gabriel Jesus leave in shock winter transfer

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Arsenal Unveil New Signing Gabriel Jesus at Emirates Stadium on July 04, 2022 in London, England.

Gabriel Jesus made an instant impact at Arsenal (Image credit: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Gabriel Jesus signed for Arsenal in 2022 from Manchester City, with the Citizens purchasing Erling Haaland as his replacement. Jesus made an instant impact at the Gunners, transforming their attack and helping Arteta’s side to the top of the table prior to the World Cup break.

But injuries have hampered his time in north London, with Kai Havertz taking his spot as the first-choice centre-forward. Now, BolaVIP in Brazil reports that a move back to a former club could be on the cards. 

Arsenal duo Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz embrace after their victory at Villa Park in August

Jesus has been replaced in the Arsenal attack (Image credit: Getty Images)

The report states that Palmeiras in Brazil are working on bringing the star back to the place where it all began for him. Arsenal are said to be more than open to letting him leave in January. 

Palmeiras would have to stump up around €40 million, according to the report. This is on the high side for a Brazilian club but the Verdao are said to want to make a statement ahead of their appearance at next summer’s revamped Club World Cup.