Arsenal have scheduled additional talks with Gabriel Jesus to reiterate their ambitions of signing the Manchester City forward this summer, according to reports.
The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to north London in recent months, with Arsenal believed to have led the race to sign the Brazil international after conducting positive talks with Jesus' camp.
However, the rise in Jesus' stock following interest from Real Madrid and Tottenham has seen a few quarters suggest the Manchester City forward is thoroughly assessing his options after returning from international duty .
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Arsenal's failure in securing Champions League football for the upcoming campaign could lend a hand to their rivals in the race to sign Gabriel Jesus, who is expected to depart Manchester City in search for regular minutes ahead of the World Cup in Qatar later this year.
Despite reports suggesting Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his desire to sign Jesus directly to the forward, it has also been suggested that the four-time Premier League winner is set to stay in England when he leaves City in the summer transfer window.
After being rotated regularly with the likes of Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling and Jack Grealish in attack by Pep Guardiola last season, Jesus is keen on a new challenge having failed to establish himself as an assured starter since his arrival to the Etihad Stadium from Palmeiras in January 2017.
According to a new report by Matt Law of The Telegraph, Arsenal have plotted fresh talks with Gabriel Jesus to restate their desire of signing the forward amid rising interest from Real Madrid and Tottenham.
The north Londoners have earmarked Jesus as their priority target to replace the departing Alexandre Lacazette and believe they have expressed the strongest desire of securing the arrival of the Manchester City frontman amongst all clubs linked with a swoop for the Brazilian.
Arsenal believe they can agree a deal with Manchester City, who value their outgoing attacker at around £50 million, and match Jesus' wage demands to facilitate a move to the Emirates Stadium, where he would be guaranteed first-team football.
However, Arsenal's Achilles heel in their chase of the wantaway attacker is their late collapse in the previous league campaign that deprived Mikel Arteta's side of a place in the Champions League, which is set to have put Jesus off over a potential switch to the Emirates Stadium, though it is worth noting he remains open to joining Arsenal regardless.
The recent arrivals of Borussia Dortmund talisman Erling Haaland and River Plate sensation Julian Alvarez at the Etihad Stadium are almost certainty going to see Jesus head towards the exit door as he enters the final 12 months left on his Manchester City contract.
Whilst being in and out of the starting XI and often being stuck out wide by Pep Guardiola, Jesus registered 25 direct goal contributions in 41 appearances across all competitions for the Premier League champions last term.
Arsenal have been touted as the favourites to sign the Manchester City star in recent months and the north London outfit are keen to reiterate their determination to sign Jesus amid rising interest in the forward.
Topics: Arsenal, Gabriel Jesus, Manchester City, Transfers
Vayam Lahoti